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Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.
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Meridian Elementary won’t open in August due to heavy storm damage

Extreme winds seriously damaged the building and ripped off part of the roof, while rain then left water damage in several classrooms.

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Illinois junk fees ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Sponsors said junk fees cost an average family of four $3,200 annually.

ADM Decatur
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ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities

Although ADM could have invested anywhere in the country, its roots run deep in Decatur.

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.
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Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women’s Pro Baseball League.

A Nokomis Police squad car.
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Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

The mayor says it was in reference to an incident at Casey’s.

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it’s also tied to circus history.

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Gas prices fall in Illinois over last week

Springfield gas prices range from $3.73 to $3.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.

Chicago Police vehicle
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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.

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