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3 Escaped Jail Inmates Caught Near Peoria; 1 Still At Large

A manhunt is still underway for Zachary J. Hart, 36, one of four inmates who escaped from Fulton County Jail Wednesday; he is considered armed and dangerous.

Illinois First State To Mandate Asian American History In Schools

The Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act requires every Illinois public school curriculum include contributions of Asian Americans.

Disaster Declaration Sought To Aid IL Tornado Victims: Pritzker

A disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration would grant residents and business owners access to low-interest loans.

Rainbow Cone Truck On The Move

The Original Rainbow Cone is visiting the 'burbs.

Person Shot By Police In Chicago

No officers were injured in the incident, a Chicago police spokesman said.

More Vaccine Incentives For State Frontline Workers: Pritzker

The governor announced a program offering prizes like cash, airline vouchers and sports tickets to employees of state care facilities.

Sears Pulls Controversial Ashli Babbitt 'Patriot' T-Shirt

The Hoffman Estates-based company was selling shirts calling the woman shot dead during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol a "patriot."

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