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2 years ago
Four arrested in copper and materials theft at Coffeen power plant

Four arrested in alleged theft of about $500,000 worth of copper wire and materials from Coffeen power plant.

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2 years ago
McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday in the corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann, the one-time gubernatorial candidate had a change of heart

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2 years ago
University of Illinois research shows number of striking workers doubled last year

ccording to an annual report published Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from the Labor Action Tracker, a collaboration between researchers at Cornell University and the University of Illinois, those involved in work stoppages climbed 141% in 2023 — from 224,000 to 539,000 striking workers

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2 years ago
Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations – Advocates want change.

Customers pay more than 50-million dollars each year for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations, according to data compiled by consumer advocates.

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2 years ago
Chicago to stop using the same gunshot detection system Springfield uses

Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago isn’t renewing its ShotSpotter contract and will stop using the controversial gunshot detection system later this year. Springfield currently is using the ShotSpotter system.

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2 years ago
IDOT workers represented by Teamsters rally for new contract

IDOT workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state. Teamsters seek pay raise, same insurance benefits under current plan.

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2 years ago
Mendoza’s Black History Month

Local laundromat owner honored

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2 years ago
Deaner to take over for Preckwinkle on Sangamon County Board

Teacher Jennifer Ghesquiere Deaner was appointed to the Sangamon County Board Tuesday. She will […]

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2 years ago
Day 2 in McCann trial includes RV scheme

Day 2 in McCann trial exposes alleged RV sharing scheme

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2 years ago
Former mayor, alderman return

Langfelder, McMenamin take public comment mic for budget