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Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Wednesday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 08-25-31-32-40 Pick Three-Midday 6-7-7, Fireball: 4 Pick Three-Evening 2-7-7, Fireball: 0 Pick Four-Midday 3-2-5-7, Fireball:...
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Reader photo: A fungus among us
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Commentary: Religious liberty — the way forward
As the dust settles after Election Day, it is clear that religious liberty bore significant weight on the minds of many as they entered voting booths this year. Donald Trump was propelled into the...
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Program sharing the joy of a toy
Though there were slightly fewer toy donations than last year, the Toys for Tots program is poised to supply gifts for more than 800 children and many charitable organizations within the community....
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Police Beat
Authorities ID Menard fatality victim Authorities have identified a Chatham man who died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash in Menard County as Russell Farnam, 69. Police said Sunny A. Barger, 18, of...
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State, Jimmy John’s reach pact over claims
The sandwich chain Jimmy John’s has reached a settlement with Attorney General Lisa Madigan on accusations it imposed highly restrictive non-compete agreements on its low-wage shop employees and...
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Mediacom ready to roll on faster internet speeds
Welcome to the Gigasphere, Mediacom internet customers. By the end of the year, the company said it will be able to boost internet speeds significantly to 3 million homes and businesses across 22...
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Upcoming Services (Dec. 8)
TODAY (THURSDAY) No services listed. — FRIDAY • Adams, Jerry Lee. 3 p.m. Friday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m....
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Commentary: Gig economy is coming fast
You might not know this, but if it has not happened yet, you may be about to become a company of one. Welcome to the gig (as in a musician doing a gig) economy. It is coming and faster than anyone...
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Editorial: Trump business acumen passes a test with Carrier deal
Donald Trump was joking, but the joke came with a needle inside. After the Carrier company announced that it wasn’t going to move its massive factory in Indianapolis to Mexico, Trump made a phone call...
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Franklin exploring future for schools
Franklin school officials are considering renovating two of the district’s buildings and discussing the potential closing of Alexander Elementary School. Superintendent Andy Stremlau said Thursday that...
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Commentary: Changing government a different beast
President-elect Donald Trump has announced some surprising initiatives in the days since his election victory. He browbeat Carrier Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies, to keep about a thousand...
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Reader photo: Baby, it’s cold outside
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Electric customers to see savings in 2017
Ameren Illinois customers will pay less for electric service delivery beginning in January under a plan approved this week by the Illinois Commerce Commission, according to the utility. The $14 million...
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Judge denying Schock request for trial change
Saying former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock failed to prove his point, a federal judge in Springfield has denied his request to move his federal corruption trial to Peoria. In a 17-page opinion, U.S. District...
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Transit funds allow more, still-limited service
An infusion of money from the state — although three quarters late — will allow a regional transportation program to resume services for the public next week. West Central Mass Transit District will...
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Upcoming Services (Dec. 9)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Adams, Jerry Lee. 3 p.m. today at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. today until the time of services. •...
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Commentary: A long war comes to an end
In March 1945, following six months of service at the Armored Forces Replacement Training Center in Fort Knox, Kentucky, I was granted a two-week furlough, returning to my home in Jacksonville. When...
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MONDAY • Bowman, Jane W. (Walker). Memorial services 2 p.m. Monday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 1 p.m. Monday until the time of services at the...
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Class corn talk bends ears in Capitol
PITTSFIELD — A Pittsfield High School class is making an impact statewide and it could result in legislation to make corn the state grain. The agricultural communication and leadership course at...
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