Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Car crashes into West Side building, 1 injured
Car crashes into West Side building, 1 injured

One person was seriously injured when a car crashed into a building this afternoon on the West Side, officials said.

Complaint filed with IRS over homily by Peoria bishop Complaint filed with IRS over homily by Peoria bishop

A prominent advocate for the separation of church and state filed a formal complaint with the Internal Revenue Service Thursday, accusing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria of violating federal law by intervening in a political campaign.
Levon Helm, drummer and singer for The Band, dies of cancer Levon Helm, drummer and singer for The Band, dies of cancer

Levon Helm was the rarest of musical multi-taskers: an unflappable drummer and a singer who wrung soul out of every note. He also was a terrific team player and bandmate; he made the people around him sound good.
Oswego youth remembered as All-American boy at funeral service Oswego youth remembered as All-American boy at funeral service

Eric Lederman lived a lot of life in just 12 years.
Elgin man sentenced to 35 years for murder conviction Elgin man sentenced to 35 years for murder conviction

An Elgin man was sentenced to 35 years in prison related to a 2009 gang shooting that killed a young mother.
Loop trains to be rerouted this weekend as $39M project begins Loop trains to be rerouted this weekend as $39M project begins

Trains on the CTA Orange and Pink lines will be rerouted along the Loop elevated late Friday night, marking the start of a $39 million track replacement project that will run mostly on weekends for seven months, transit officials said Thursday.
Quinn wants deep cuts, $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike for Medicaid Quinn wants deep cuts, $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike for Medicaid

Gov. Pat Quinn today outlined his plan to overhaul the state’s health care system for the poor, an approach that includes a $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes coupled with deep cuts that will sharply curtail services.
Rep. Walsh says he and ex-wife have resolved child support claims Rep. Walsh says he and ex-wife have resolved child support claims

U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh announced today that he and his ex-wife had resolved her lawsuit accusing him of owing than $117,000 in unpaid child support and interest.

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