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(AP) — A southern Illinois correctional officer has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges accusing him of assaulting and injuring a handcuffed inmate.

Federal prosecutors say

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(AP) — The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is looking to sell naming rights of the state fairground buildings in Springfield and Du Quoin to help pay a backlog of maintenance repairs, but the

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(AP) — A man accused in the 2014 death of a Southern Illinois University student has entered a not guilty plea on the charges.

Gaege Bethune of Eldorado was arraigned Tuesday in Jackson

(AP) — The buildup to Illinois’ 200th birthday celebration will include a student video contest and a craft beer competition.

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday announced the first

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