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Public Safety & Courts: Illinois State Police announced June traffic enforcement across central Illinois, targeting seat belts/child seats, distracted driving, and nighttime impaired driving. A Whiteside County judge also dismissed a jury panel for a June trial for the third time, citing long-running flaws in how jurors are selected. Consumer & Health: Illinois health officials are using the hantavirus outbreak to stress clearer, calmer communication after COVID-era confusion. Crime & Scams: An Illinois man was extradited for allegedly impersonating a deputy to run an elderly-focused scam. Economy & Budget: Illinois budget analysts trimmed FY27 revenue projections slightly amid economic uncertainty. Higher Ed: Illinois Wesleyan unveiled a new undergraduate quantum science and engineering program. Business & Travel: United Airlines won initial federal court approval for a $27.5M ERISA settlement. Local Watch: Rockford road work is causing major lane closures and detours this summer.

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Chicago woman fighting unemployment fraud accusations from IDES over COVID pandemic payments

Chicago woman fighting unemployment fraud accusations from IDES over COVID pandemic payments

Illinois State Police Releases Video of Decatur Crossbow Incident; Officers Cleared in Shooting

Illinois State Police Releases Video of Decatur Crossbow Incident; Officers Cleared in Shooting

Illinois communities prepare for 100th anniversary of Route 66

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Illinois State Police plan June traffic enforcement patrols across central Illinois

Illinois State Police plan June traffic enforcement patrols across central Illinois

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Peoria Unified to consider revising district policy on mandatory reporting


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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Awardees

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DeBofsky Law Urges Workers to Understand ERISA Before a Benefits Denial — Not After

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Kansas Enacts Law Clarifying Childhood Independence Is Not Neglect

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Illinois Army National Guard Chaplain Presides Over Military Funeral Honors for Repatriated WWII Veteran

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