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Chancellor to testify about clout at U of Illinois

University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman is slated to testify before a state commission that's investigating allegations that political clout was used to get less qualified students into the school.

June one of Illinois’ wettest months on record

Climatologists say June was one of the wettest months on record for the state of Illinois.

Quinn meets with rank-and-file lawmakers

Gov. Pat Quinn and the four legislative leaders haven't agreed on how to fix Illinois' budget mess, so Quinn is taking his case directly to dozens of rank-and-file lawmakers to see if that helps unstick the impasse.

Two men, one from Iowa, shot to death in Chicago

Chicago police are investigating the shooting death of two men, including one from Iowa, in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the city's South Side.

United computer problems cleared up at O’Hare

A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Judge OKs DNA tests in 1991 Ill. bar-fight death

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.— A central Illinois judge will allow DNA testing of blood and hair that a 42-year-old man hopes will clear him in his father's 1991 murder.

Court mediation may help foreclosed homeowners

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown said she is hopeful that a new foreclosure program for the county’s homeowners will be beneficial to them.

Chicago welfare agencies ask for budget solutions

Chicago welfare and health care agencies have asked state lawmakers to find ways to close Illinois' $11.6 billion budget gap without cutting human services.

Illinois police worry about stolen fireworks

WHEATON, Ill. — Police in DuPage County say they're worried 5,000 pounds of high-powered, commercial-grade fireworks were stolen and resold in smaller quantities to the public.

Free nutritional meals available for youth

Free nutritional meals are available through Sept. 4 for city residents age 18 and under.
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