LOCAL NEWS
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Changes In OSF Policies Should Help Prevent Flu Spreading
Officials at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht medical center are imposing some new restrictions to help prevent the spread of the flu. Read More -
One Public Health Official Says Flu is at Epidemic Levels in U.S.
An official with the National Institutes of Health says it's hard to describe the U.S. flu situation as anything other than an epidemic. Read More -
Durbin Talks Gun Control with Law Enforcement Leaders
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin met with Illinois law enforcement officials in Chicago to gather their opinions on possible gun control legislation. Read More -
Area Fire Departments Fight Fairbury Blaze at Kilgus Farms
A hay barn at Kilgus farms near Fairbury went up in flames Wednesday, and brought in firefighters from several area communities. Read More -
Illinois House Leaders Give Members a Stern Greeting
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Minority Leader Tom Cross told new and old members of the Illinois General Assembly yesterday to brace themselves for challenges ahead. Read More -
Illinois Lawmakers Fail on Pension Reform
In spite of a great deal of talk about pension reform, lawmakers left the lame duck session empty-handed. Read More -
Concealed Carry Advocates Are Concerned with Action from Illinois Attorney General
Concealed carry advocates are concerned with Attorney General Lisa Madigan's decision to re-visit the court decision that declared Illinois's concealed carry ban unconstitutional. Read More -
Illinois NRA Lobbyist Says Gun Owners are Protecting Their Rights in Illinois
Illinois NRA lobbyist Todd Vandermyde says he's concerned about some proposals in Illinois, but he says so far the tide of public opinion is still on the side of gun owners. Read More -
Pontiac City Council Stands Behind the Crescent Theater
The Pontiac City Council last night approved a loan that will bring the equipment up to date at the Crescent theater, enabling that downtown business to stay in business. Read More
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