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The Capitol is seen through a window in the Russell Senate Office Building, in Washington, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Politics and Government
Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
Charlie Schlenker, Ben Howell
Congressional approval ratings are in the tank. By some measures this is one of the least productive sessions of Congress in living memory. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports those things may not change much any time soon.
A man is kneeled down building a bed frame.
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Volunteer program celebrates 10 years of building Bloomington-Normal kids a place to sleep
Bella Marello
Judge Casey Costigan denied a defense request to allow the jury to consider second-degree murder charges, saying Michael Bakana’s absence precluded the defendant from confirming he wanted the lesser offense considered.
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Retiring chief judge says rulings weigh 'all the facts,' which may not always look fair
Lauren Warnecke, Courtney Conroy
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