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Lawmakers Seek Disaster Declaration in 16 Counties

Posted: 7:24 AM CHICAGO -- Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding.

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BTC Faculty Federation Donates $20K for Scholarships

Updated: 7:00 PM The commitment of the Blackhawk Technical College faculty to its students moved beyond the classroom this past graduation weekend when the Blackhawk Technical Faculty Federation announced a new scholarship program aimed at qualified students who are struggling to stay in school because of a lack of funds.

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ISP Conducting "NITE" Patrols in May

Posted: 6:56 PM The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 16, will conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE) in Winnebago County during the month of May, according to Captain Jeff Bain.

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NIU names Eric Weldy as Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Posted: 6:55 PM Following a 10 month national search, Northern Illinois University announced it has selected Florida State University associate vice president for Student Affairs Eric A. Weldy as vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Weldy will assume his duties at NIU beginning July 1, 2013.

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Marie's Pizza Murder Trial Begins

Updated: 10:31 PM It was an armed robbery that went terribly wrong, ending with all four alleged robbers being shot, and the youngest, a 16-year-old, dead. 23 News Reporter Marissa Sherer was in court today for the murder trial of the 16-year-old’s half-brother and alleged accomplice.

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Storms Pound Mount Olive, Other Illinois Sites

Posted: 8:53 AM MOUNT OLIVE, Ill. -- Cleanup efforts are underway in the southwestern Illinois community of Mount Olive after severe storms pummeled that community, damaging at least a dozen buildings in its downtown area.

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Oberweis Defends His Vote for Medical Marijuana

Posted: 7:20 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis says he broke ranks with most fellow Republicans and voted to legalize medical marijuana because it might help people in pain.

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