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IllinoisBULL VALLEYILLINOIS SPOTLIGHT: Feral cats issue needs control
In the morning, Mary Valenti would feed her four cats. At night, she would go outside to feed another.The one outside - she thought it was a male - got the same food: dry, canned, and some treats.
HUDSONILLINOIS SPOTLIGHT: Principal gives teachers break
Children cozy up to the warm light of a campfire, singing songs about bears and frogs led by an entertaining camp director.But the campfire is inside a Hudson Elementary School art classroom in the middle of the day. And, the leader is Principal Scott Myers.
SPRINGFIELDllinois road closures to be suspended for holiday
The Illinois Department of Transportation says where possible it will suspend lane closures along state roadways over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.State Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig said Friday that the department is doing all it can to keep roads open and delay free. Hannig says he hopes "suspending construction and opening lanes this Thanksgiving holiday will increase the chances of motorists getting to their destinations safely."
CHICAGOIll officials use $1.4M for homeowner counseling
Struggling homeowners in Illinois will soon get some guidance.Officials with the Illinois Housing Development Authority say they've approved allocating $1.4 million in federal grant money to pay for free counseling for homeowners.
CHICAGOQuinn promises action on campaign finance bill
Gov. Pat Quinn promises action soon on a measure that would establish Illinois' first limits on campaign donations.Quinn said he would take action likely after Thanksgiving on a bill the Senate sent him that would cap how much money people, interest groups and political committees can give to candidates. But the measure wouldn't cap what political parties and legislative leaders could give in general elections, only in primaries.
CHICAGOGroup urges Chicagoans to seek jobs with Census
The nation's largest civil rights coalition is urging Chicago residents to apply for temporary jobs with the U.S. Census Bureau.The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund says census workers will play an important role in making sure their communities are fully counted in the 2010 census.
SPRINGFIELDIll. aims to help military veterans find jobs
Illinois is launching a new program meant to help military veterans find jobs when they return to civilian life.The project is being called "Operation Employ Veterans." Officials say the project will educate employers about the benefits of hiring veterans and also help service members and their families as they leave the military.
DE KALBNorthern Illinois drubs Tennessee State 85-57
Sean Kowal hit a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds to pace Northern Illinois to an 85-57 victory over Tennessee State.Tony Nixon added 16 points and Mike DiNunno 11 for the Huskies (1-2), and guard Darion "Jake" Anderson had a career-high 13 rebounds to go with nine points and six assists.
CHICAGOHarry scores 16 as DePaul beats Cornell 89-50
Katherine Harry came off the bench to score 16 points, and No. 17 DePaul breezed to an 89-50 victory over Cornell on Friday night in the Maggie Dixon Classic.The freshman forward added 18 rebounds for the Blue Demons (3-0), who advanced to Saturday's championship game against the University of San Diego.
SPRINGFIELDLottery Glance
Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Illinois State Lottery:
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Alaska
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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D.C.
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Florida
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Illinois
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Iowa
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Maine
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Nebraska
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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