Regional & State News
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A hike from 15% to 35% of sportsbook revenue is a slam dunk to generate an extra $200 million for the cash-strapped state, according to the Illinois governor. But major gambling corporations say it will block growth in a market that has ballooned into one of the nation’s biggest.
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Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles.
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Measures passed committee unanimously.
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The Illinois State Police do have a higher-than-average presence of women in law enforcement leadership, however. Women make up 14 percent of ISP’s leadership, according to an agency spokesperson. But the 30x30 Initiative, a coalition of law enforcement experts and agencies trying to diversify police forces across the U.S., reports that women hold just 3 percent of leadership positions across the country on average.
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A federal judge this week channeled one of the most famous children’s authors of the last century in telling off ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his efforts to regain the right to run for office after his 2009 impeachment.
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Lawmakers discuss audit of LaSalle Veterans Home outbreak that killed 36 residents.
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On this episode, we look back at election results from the past week.
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Lawmakers look to further regulate youth e-cigarette marketing
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Petersen is facing multiple lawsuits from its creditors for a combined $55 million in debt nonrepayment, and more than a dozen of its facilities were placed in receivership.
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A man named Victor migrated to Chicago. He hopes to stay and build a better life for his family.
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Jenn Gordon, a name well-known in Peoria's arts community, will become WTVP's next president and CEO on April 22.