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19 people arrested at Lollapalooza this year, city says
19 people arrested at Lollapalooza this year, city says
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Illinois law to allow permanent no-contact orders in sex convictions
Illinois law to allow permanent no-contact orders in sex convictions
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R. Kelly’s legal team says prosecutors ‘blindsided’ them with new allegations
R. Kelly’s legal team says prosecutors ‘blindsided’ them with new allegations
Prairie State Energy Campus a piece in solving Illinois' clean-energy legislation puzzle
Prairie State Energy Campus a piece in solving Illinois' clean-energy legislation puzzle
Man accused of firing at two Peoria County sheriff's deputies
Man accused of firing at two Peoria County sheriff's deputies
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History photos of Bergner's and Carson's in Mattoon
History photos of Bergner's and Carson's in Mattoon
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A bagel is born: Follow the path of a bagel through the Lender's Bagels factory in Mattoon
A bagel is born: Follow the path of a bagel through the Lender's Bagels factory in Mattoon
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Mattoon businesses through the years
Mattoon businesses through the years
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Taylorville man pleads not guilty to aggravated DUI in wreck that killed two
Taylorville man pleads not guilty to aggravated DUI in wreck that killed two
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Family gathers to celebrate the awarding of late Charleston native's Bronze Star medal
Family gathers to celebrate the awarding of late Charleston native's Bronze Star medal
Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
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Watch now: Coles County K-9 units show off their skills
Watch now: Coles County K-9 units show off their skills
22 people shot Saturday into Sunday morning, 3 fatally, in Chicago
22 people shot Saturday into Sunday morning, 3 fatally, in Chicago
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Man charged with DUI, Scott’s Law violation in incident that injured Illinois State Police trooper
Man charged with DUI, Scott’s Law violation in incident that injured Illinois State Police trooper
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Illinois to open reservations for controlled pheasant hunt
Illinois to open reservations for controlled pheasant hunt
Former nurse charged with sexual abuse, nursing home fined
Former nurse charged with sexual abuse, nursing home fined
Chicago health care clinics order vaccines for employees
Chicago health care clinics order vaccines for employees
Champaign man arrested in death of boy, 14, found in ditch
Champaign man arrested in death of boy, 14, found in ditch
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24 new COVID-19 cases reported in Coles County, officials say
24 new COVID-19 cases reported in Coles County, officials say
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Trump is due $1 million refund for Chicago skyscraper, tax agency says
Trump is due $1 million refund for Chicago skyscraper, tax agency says
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Driver in crash that killed 5 Illinois teens released from prison
Driver in crash that killed 5 Illinois teens released from prison
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Long lines force change at many Illinois Secretary of State offices
Long lines force change at many Illinois Secretary of State offices
Morton Salt lays off 40% of employees at Chicago headquarters under new owner
Morton Salt lays off 40% of employees at Chicago headquarters under new owner
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Listen now: Have history and social studies education become too politicized in Illinois?
Listen now: Have history and social studies education become too politicized in Illinois?
WITS Wellness research is looking for participants
WITS Wellness research is looking for participants
Suburban preservationists want to save local Frank Lloyd Wright home
Suburban preservationists want to save local Frank Lloyd Wright home
Kevin McDowell of Geneva wins an Olympic silver medal a decade after beating cancer
Kevin McDowell of Geneva wins an Olympic silver medal a decade after beating cancer
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Fungus hitting Illinois pumpkin crops could be devastating to industry
Fungus hitting Illinois pumpkin crops could be devastating to industry
June was another record-breaking month for the Rockford region's housing market
June was another record-breaking month for the Rockford region's housing market
In this rural Missouri county, the vaccination rate is low and opposition high
In this rural Missouri county, the vaccination rate is low and opposition high
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Lollapalooza’s contract with Chicago is set to expire. Will it be renewed?
Lollapalooza’s contract with Chicago is set to expire. Will it be renewed?
Chicago businessmen awarded cannabis license for future Springfield dispensary
Chicago businessmen awarded cannabis license for future Springfield dispensary
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COVID-19 cases up nearly 50% in Illinois over the past week
COVID-19 cases up nearly 50% in Illinois over the past week
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Why Illinois special education students will now be able to graduate with their classmates
Why Illinois special education students will now be able to graduate with their classmates
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Watch now: Meet the woman who has been to the Coles County Fair 95 times
Watch now: Meet the woman who has been to the Coles County Fair 95 times
Watch now: Charleston, Mattoon school districts in need of additional bus drivers
Watch now: Charleston, Mattoon school districts in need of additional bus drivers
Watch now: Horse show ends 'fun' week for 4-H participants at Coles Co. Fair
Watch now: Horse show ends 'fun' week for 4-H participants at Coles Co. Fair
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Cara Honselman Shoaff running for 5th Judicial Circuit judge
Cara Honselman Shoaff running for 5th Judicial Circuit judge
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Watch now: Former Coles 911 vice chair critiques remote work agreement
Watch now: Former Coles 911 vice chair critiques remote work agreement
July 30 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
July 30 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
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Mattoon man arrested after biting, punching dog, police say
Mattoon man arrested after biting, punching dog, police say
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Motorized bicycle chase leads to Mattoon man facing firearm, drug charges
Motorized bicycle chase leads to Mattoon man facing firearm, drug charges
Leading lawyer for Jussie Smollett can remain on case, judge rules, but can’t question 2 key witnesses
Leading lawyer for Jussie Smollett can remain on case, judge rules, but can’t question 2 key witnesses
Chicago issues mask recommendation as COVID cases increase
Chicago issues mask recommendation as COVID cases increase
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Watch now: Lucille Pierce visits Coles County Fair for the 95th time
Watch now: Lucille Pierce visits Coles County Fair for the 95th time
Judge allows Jussie Smollett's lawyer to stay on the case
Judge allows Jussie Smollett's lawyer to stay on the case
Listen now: New mask guidance, Olympics and more featured in 'Long Story Short'
Listen now: New mask guidance, Olympics and more featured in 'Long Story Short'
Illinois to require masks in all facilities, regardless of vaccination status
Illinois to require masks in all facilities, regardless of vaccination status
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How an estimated 300 trillion invasive mussels are affecting Lake Michigan —and what's being done to help
How an estimated 300 trillion invasive mussels are affecting Lake Michigan —and what's being done to help
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Illinois’ unemployment agency has another fraud problem: Thieves ‘hijacking’ people’s payments
Illinois’ unemployment agency has another fraud problem: Thieves ‘hijacking’ people’s payments