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Quinn sends Illinois National Guard troops to Vermont
Quinn sends Illinois National Guard troops to Vermont

About 100 Illinois National Guard troops that were dispatched to New York ahead of Hurricane Irene are being sent to Vermont to help deliver supplies to towns isolated by flooding from the storm.

3 fall ill after suspicious parcel sent to Illinois Air Force base 3 fall ill after suspicious parcel sent to Illinois Air Force base

Three people fell sick and were treated at a hospital Wednesday after a suspicious package was found at the mail center of an Air Force base in southern Illinois, prompting the evacuation of parts of the facility.
Quinn announces state funding on health centers Quinn announces state funding on health centers

Gov. Pat Quinn continued his ribbon-cutting spree today, announcing the state will spend $30.5 million to build and renovate 14 health centers across the state that provide care for low-income patients.
State: July flood damage not enough to request federal disaster funds State: July flood damage not enough to request federal disaster funds

Thousands of basements across the Chicago area flooded after a major storm in late July, but the damage wasn’t enough to request federal disaster assistance, according to the state.
Teen dies in Waukegan crash Teen dies in Waukegan crash

A 16-year-old driver from North Chicago died early today when his vehicle crashed into a tree in Waukegan, authorities said.
Federal grant targets Woodlawn renovation Federal grant targets Woodlawn renovation

A $30.5 million federal grant will be used to renovate a Woodlawn affordable housing complex in a move city leaders hope makes the building an anchor for revitalizing the neighborhood.
Police looking for leads in North Central football field arson Police looking for leads in North Central football field arson

Officials are searching for clues into an arson that made the east end of North Central College’s football field read “ARDINAS.”
Officials still looking for mob associate missing 5 years Officials still looking for mob associate missing 5 years

Five years ago mob associate Anthony Zizzo said goodbye to his wife as he left his Westmont townhome and nobody has admitted seeing him since.

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