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RICH MILLER: Teams line up for stadium funding

Judging by the comments of state leaders last week, the teams will have to drastically scale back their state asks and show some tangible benefits for state taxpayers.

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RICH MILLER: Teams line up for stadium funding

Judging by the comments of state leaders last week, the teams will have to drastically scale back their state asks and show some tangible benefits for state taxpayers.

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Illinois Republicans grapple with mail voting under mixed signals from Trump. 'We have to adapt'

A greater share of Chicago area Republicans cast their ballots by mail in March compared to the 2022 primary, but they were still vastly outpaced by Democrats in utilizing a voting system that has become increasingly popular.

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Gavin touts new Visit Kankakee County

KANKAKEE — While Visit Kankakee County, the new, pared-down version of the former Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau, remains committed to tourism, its greater role is marketing this region.

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Lincoln Speedway event canceled due to rain

Lincoln Speedway is postponing the start of the 2024 season due to projected showers and thunderstorms Friday.

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Suspect in Wilmington murder will stand trial again

Daily Journal staff report

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RICH MILLER: Teams line up for stadium funding

Judging by the comments of state leaders last week, the teams will have to drastically scale back their state asks and show some tangible benefits for state taxpayers.

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More stadium drama is on the horizon

If these plans for new stadiums from the Bears, White Sox and Red Stars are going to have even a remote chance of passage, teams will have to drastically scale back their state asks and show some tangible benefits for state taxpayers.

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These Abandoned Illinois Buildings Are Very Popular Spots

Illinois has a lot of memorable places that have gone into ruins over time. Many places either shut down after they passed their prime, or were destroyed by a natural disaster. All these spots have a long history, and while they are still up today...

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Bonjour, spring: Wheaton French Market returns with pastries, coffee and Joni Mitchell music

Wheaton’s French Market has taken on a life of its own downtown.
With so much to see and do, you can easily get carried away. Daily Herald reporters Dave Oberhelman and Katlyn Smith spent a Saturda...

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