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The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.
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Senator Neil Anderson says the legislation seeks to give Illinoisans a moment each year to reflect on his values. -
The shooting resulted in the death of an Eldorado man. -
Legislators on the Illinois' Joint Committee on Administrative Rules are questioned a new rule by the Illinois Department of Corrections to combat drugs being sent into prisons.State Senator Terri Bryant talked with WSIU's Brian Sapp about this new emergency rule. -
Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law -
President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well -
As part of the nationwide Welcoming Week initiative, representatives from The Immigration Project, ISU's Queer Coalition and Rainbow Railroad will discuss how immigration policies are affecting the queer community. -
Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications -
While the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has escalated fears of political violence, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has been on high alert since June 14, when Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their home. -
Each year, the SIU community comes together for a 24-hour, online Day of Giving. -
Joe DeBose is pro-life, a proud supporter of the Second Amendment, and supports parental rights.
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The superstar, whose 31-concert residency in Puerto Rico is set to end this weekend, is up for 12 Latin Grammys, including three major awards he's never won: album, song and record of the year. -
The National Park Service faced a deadline this week to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he held enslaved people. -
In its 12th week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters finally hits No. 1. Elsewhere on the charts, Justin Bieber zooms back into the top 10 thanks to a deluxe edition and sombr's debut makes a move -
Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence. -
The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8. -
The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests. -
New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.
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Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts. -
The legendary actor died Tuesday at 89. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn ..." he explained in 2013. "I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world." -
President Trump's decided to use missile strikes to take out three boats that he claims are transporting drugs.
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