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Illinois House Votes to End Concealed-Carry Ban

A law that would end Illinois' status as the last state in the nation without concealed-carry provisions passed the House with enough votes to override a likely veto.
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A bill to increase the maximum speed limit in Illinois could hit Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk for signature soon.

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DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin & Brother Tom Cronin -- Attempted Takeover of RNHA Illinois No Longer Behind the Scenes

DuPage County officials' secret takeover of Illinois Hispanic organization...
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Democrats, Republicans, unions: A history of the bad pension decisions that built a crisis: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

Lots of people with lots of different interests had a hand in creating Illinois' $100 billion pension crisis. We look at some recent history. And a Q&A with Illinois' foremost pension …
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Journal of the American Medical Association Suggests Conservative Care Before Surgery for Low Back Pain

The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests conservative care (e.g., chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy) before surgery for low back pain.
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AAUW Announces 2013 Scholarship Winners

AAUW Scholarship Award winners Lucy Wang, Lindsey Thiesfeld, Emma Jerzyk, Emma Harrison, Evelina Pabijanski, Emily Kaczmarski, Samar Khan, Nicole Mullaney, Tiffany Habbal
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs at The Morton Arboretum, June 27-30, 2013

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"Best Laid Plans" A Murder Mystery Dinner

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NEW PRINCESS TRAINING JOINS THE POPULAR KNIGHT TRAINING, BEGINNING JUNE 24 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 FOR YOUNG ROYAL GUESTS OF MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT

2001 N Roselle Rd
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"The Sound" Teen Music Fest!

Indian Prairie Public Library
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Sunday Morning 9AM Worship Service

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