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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court for the second time has refused to hear an appeal by imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich of his corruption convictions. The justices didn’t comment Monday in letting stand the convictions and 14-year prison term the 61-year-old is serving.

NEWTON, Ill. (AP) — Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with five American White pelicans found shot dead at Newton Lake in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says Monday that the boys are charged with unlawful take of migratory waterfowl with a rifle, among

UTICA – Slick roads Monday morning caused two crashes near Utica on I-80.  Illinois State Police say a tractor trailer truck driven by a 63-year-old Oak Forest, Illinois man, was traveling West near the Utica exit when he allegedly lost control and struck a passenger vehicle. Police say

STREATOR – Two Streator male juveniles were taken into custody early Sunday morning after a report of vehicles allegedly being entered. In a release by the Streator Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of Madison Street and located a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old. The

MENDOTA – Traffic heading east out of Mendota will experience delays through mid summer as a bridge is being replaced on Route 34.  According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Route 34 Bridge over the Little Vermillion River is set for replacement and will close the highway

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales Tax: $0. Online shoppers have gotten used to seeing that line on checkout screens before they click “purchase.” But a case before the Supreme Court could change that. At issue is a rule stemming from two, decades-old Supreme Court cases: If a business is

CHICAGO (AP) — An advertising group in Illinois is providing free advertising space statewide to help promote a new helpline for those struggling with opioids and other substance abuse. A statement from the state’s Department of Human Services says the Outdoor Advertising Association of

OREGON, Ill. (AP) — Groups are working to complete restoration of a century-old landmark known as the Black Hawk statue. The 48-foot-tall, 270-ton landmark in Lowden State Park has been covered in black protective sheets since a restoration effort that started five years ago came to a halt amid

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago played host to a record-setting number of visitors during the first three months of this year. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office says there were 2.33 million occupied hotel rooms for the first quarter of 2018. That number represents an increase of more than 10 percent

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Circus fans will hold their annual convention in an Illinois community once known as “The Trapeze Capital of the World.” About 100 people are expected to attend the Circus Fans Association of America’s convention in Normal. It begins April 18 and coincides