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OLMSTED, Ill. (AP) — Army Corps of Engineers officials are expected this fall to partially open new lock-and-dam system on the Ohio River between Illinois and Kentucky after 30 years of work. Plans are that ships and

CHICAGO (AP) — The body of a missing Chicago sailor has been recovered in Lake Michigan one week after falling off a yacht during a race. Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed 53-year-old

BYRON – An early Saturday morning head on collision near Byron has claimed the life of a member of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.   According to the Illinois State Police the crash occurred on US RT

DIXON, Ill. (AP) — Attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm charges have been filed against a 19-year-old man accused of opening fire at Dixon high school. Matthew A. Milby Jr. on Friday pleaded not guilty

CHICAGO (AP) — The state’s response to a protest that shut down the Dan Ryan cost taxpayers about $200,000 on July 7th. Thousands of people turned out to call for more jobs and education opportunities and to

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who arrived at a Chicago police station and announced she may have “killed my baby” has been released without charges as authorities investigate the discovery of a dead 1-year-old girl at her

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Tollway board is establishing a committee to review conflict of interest and procurement policies and improve transparency. The move announced Thursday comes after a state Senate hearing on tollway procurement

PAW PAW – In a special school board meeting Thursday night, the deactivation of Paw Paw High School and possible merger with Indian Creek was discussed, with the potential of other options being explored as alternatives. The

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A 30-year-old Rockford man has been charged in a fatal shooting at a large party in Rockford last year. Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato said Thursday that David R. Stephens faces 12