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Illinoisans head for border in search of Independence Day fireworks
By GLENN MINNIS Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The annual pilgrimage of Illinois residents to neighboring states has kicked into high gear in anticipation of the Independence Day weekend. With many of the more popular…
IL taxpayers begin funding record-high budget with tax hikes
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Starting Tuesday, Illinois taxpayers will be funding the largest budget in state history. The $55.2 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 includes higher taxes on telecommunications,…
Fatal Gilster-Mary Lee accident under investigation
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (WJPF) – Federal authorities are investigating the death of a worker at Gilster-Mary Lee’s cereal plant in Perryville, Missouri. Perryville Police say Nicolas Gomez, 38, became stuck in an industrial oven Thursday afternoon and died…
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