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2013/05/24 14:28
2013/05/24 14:28
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Some construction suspended over holiday weekend
May 24, 2013 (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion. The Illinois Department...
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Ann Schneider
Springfield
The Associated Press
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2013/05/24 11:28
2013/05/24 11:28
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Officials ask for $4.7M for intersection of Route...
A coalition of municipal and county representatives wrote to Gov. Pat Quinn last week asking him and the General Assembly to free up money needed to upgrade what County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill...
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Northwest Herald
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Erin Smith
Tina Hill
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2013/05/24 05:45
2013/05/24 05:45
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Clock's ticking on West State’s extreme makeover ...
ROCKFORD — One alderman still has her crumpled-up copy of the original plans to rebuild the West State Street corridor from more than a decade ago. City Administrator Jim Ryan has kept a broken...
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Rockford Register Star and BusinessRockford.com
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2013/05/24 04:14
2013/05/24 04:14
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Illinois lawmakers pass bill allowing you to go f...
An overwhelming majority of Illinois lawmakers pass legislation increasing the maximum speed limit on interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters of the bill say it'll be good for business,...
Read more at WREX-TV Rockford
2013/05/24 03:44
2013/05/24 03:44
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Illinois lawmakers seek study for future east-wes...
SPRINGFIELD | Lawmakers are signaling for more statewide passenger train service by showing support for the potential creation of an east-west rail corridor. The discussion comes alongside a request...
Read more at The Times of Northwest Indiana
2013/05/24 00:14
2013/05/24 00:14
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Conklin School students practice emergency evacuationConklin School students practice emergency evacuation Conklin Elementary School students go through an emergency evacuation drillMore >> Conklin...
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2013/05/23 23:29
2013/05/23 23:29
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17-year-old taken to hospital following crash on ...
The man had to be pulled from one of the vehicles by Crystal Lake firefighters, but the crash resulted in only minor injuries, according to a Crystal Lake firefighter.� The accident, caused by a...
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2013/05/23 22:14
2013/05/23 22:14
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First phase of W. State Street Corridor project l...
The City of Rockford and the
Illinois Department of Transportation
broke ground on the first phase of the West State Street Corridor project Thursday. The first section to be improved runs from Kent...
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Rockford
Illinois Department of Transportation
Jim Ryan
Rockford City
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2013/05/23 15:14
2013/05/23 15:14
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Illinois State Police release results of local en...
Illinois State Police District 16 troopers conducted Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols throughout the area between May 16 and May 21. During that time, the following citations were given: The...
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2013/05/23 15:14
2013/05/23 15:14
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Motorists encouraged to stay sober over Memorial ...
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and too much celebrating can lead to traffic fatalities. State officials are encouraging motorists to stay sober and celebrate responsibly....
Read more at WREX-TV Rockford
2013/05/23 11:29
2013/05/23 11:29
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McHenry dog park's opening delayed
City staff had hoped to have the new dog park open by now, but the grass did not establish as planned, so the 4-acre park was reseeded, Deputy City Administrator Bill Hobson said. A date hasn’t been...
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2013/05/23 06:26
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Valedictorian: 'Leave plenty of room' for dreams ...
As they move on to the next phase of their lives, there are things, tangible and intangible, that Newman Central Catholic High School graduates will need to pack in their metaphorical suitcases,...
Read more at SaukValley.com
2013/05/23 03:49
2013/05/23 03:49
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Illinois House's veto-proof 70-mph bill heads to ...
SPRINGFIELD — A 70-mph speed limit on interstate highways crept closer to reality Wednesday. The Illinois House voted 85-30, more than enough votes to override a veto from Gov. Pat Quinn, to boost...
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Jerry Costello II
Springfield
Brooke Anderson
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2013/05/23 03:13
2013/05/23 03:13
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Truckload of concerns after lawmakers OK higher s...
Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers Wednesday approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto...
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2013/05/23 03:13
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Truckload of concerns after lawmakers OK higher s...
Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers Wednesday approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto...
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2013/05/23 01:45
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Memorial Day is for honoring war dead
Monday is Memorial Day, and I remind people again that this is not a day to salute our veterans; we honor them on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Rather, Memorial Day is set aside to remember American...
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Joe Sosnowski
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Declaration of Independence
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2013/05/23 01:44
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Gas prices are Memorial Day weekend wild card
Americans will be traveling slightly farther on average to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend this year, but gas prices in the Midwest may have drivers locally looking for ways to skimp on some of their...
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2013/05/22 23:46
2013/05/22 23:46
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East Moline Police Checking for Seat Belts
By: Kate Pabich Click it or ticket. The Illinois State Police and East Moline Police teamed up Wednesday to make sure everyone is buckled up. They were on the corner of 7th Street and 30th Avenue....
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Illinois State Police
Illinois Department of Transportation
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2013/05/22 19:30
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SPRINGFIELD: Bill increasing speed limit to 70 mp...
SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would raise the speed limit to 70 mph on interstates in Illinois, but not necessarily in St. Clair and Madison counties, won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House and now...
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Jerry Costello II
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Illinois House
Monique Davis
Illinois State Police
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2013/05/22 03:46
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Moline gives the green light for John Deere Road ...
By: Christine Souders csouders@cbs4qc.com John Deere Road will soon be getting a multi-million dollar makeover, and Moline City Leaders are giving the project the green light. City council approved...
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