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PRITZGER BUDGET ADDRESS

Despite inclement weather in Springfield Wednesday, Governor J.B. Pritzger went ahead with his Budget Address at the Old State Capital. His proposal for the next fiscal year aims to provide tax

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,463 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 87 new deaths. There were only 17 positive cases reported Wednesday by the Lawrence

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LAWRENCEVILLE ACCIDENT

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle accident late Wednesday morning at the Lawrenceville Walmart at 2610 West Haven Road. Reports indicate that around 11:40 a.m. a 2000 Ford being

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 8,665 new cases of coronavirus and 123 additional deaths across the state Tuesday. There were 96 positive cases reported as of Tuesday by the

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LAWRENCEVILLE ARREST

Lawrenceville Police early Wednesday arrested a Lawrence County man on multiple charges. Taken into custody was 32 year old James McDowell of Sumner. He has been preliminarily charged with

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