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The Latest: Judge gives Michael Cohen 3 years in prison
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Pritzker begins planning for inaugural weekend, swearing-in
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The Latest: Trump escalates shutdown threat over border wall
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McLean County Clerk candidates ready for Election Day results
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Reminder: Illinois does not require voter ID in most circumstances
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Referendum could eliminate Tazewell County Auditor
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DOJ appoints Peoria election officer to watch for fraud, discrimination at the polls
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Illinois Democrats have good chance of regaining House supermajority: analysis
Illinois Democrats led by House Speaker Mike Madigan have a decent shot at regaining their veto-proof supermajority in the General Assembly’s lower chamber. An analysis
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Chances of a “White Christmas” look slim
Today: Mild temperatures will continue as highs will be in the lower 40s with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be
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