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Eighty years later, 'France has not forgotten' Pekin veteran's World War II service
Pekin Daily Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWhile he agreed that it would be a great segue to stories about his World War II service in the...
Hundreds attend vigil for Mount Vernon, Indiana, boy killed in fireworks accident
The Courier & Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEVANSVILLE, Ind. — Hundreds of people gathered near Mount Vernon's riverfront as the sun began to...
Hundreds gather to remember Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough: ‘Compassionate, determined,...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA collection of politicians, community activists, family, friends and co-workers filled a majestic...
Illinois Senate passes more than 200 bills during deadline week. Here are 4 key takeaways
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe Illinois Senate wrapped up a busy week in Springfield, advancing a total of 244 bills before a...
2022 Illinois General Election: Get the latest updates from the polls in Rockford
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe 2022 midterm election is over! Illinois voters headed to the polls Tuesday to determine who will...
Veterans hit Trump as ‘draft dodger’ in Biden ad released on D-Day
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThree veterans slammed former President Trump as a “draft dodger” and argued he is unfit to be...
Today in History: April 19, Revolutionary War begins
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoToday in History Today is Wednesday, April 19, the 109th day of 2023. There are 256 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 19, 1775, the American Revolutionary War began ...
Emmett Till signage unveiled at Bronzeville church that’s becoming a national monument
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAt the South Side church where Emmett Till’s open casket funeral took place nearly 68 years ago,...
'Astonishing violence': As Americans battle over Black history, Biden honors Emmett Till
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 11 months agoA national monument dedicated to Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, will finally be a...
'No reason to be scared': Why some are turning to 'death doulas' as the end approaches
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThey go by many names — “death doula,” “departure doula,” “death midwife” — and they can assist with...