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Serbia gets first openly gay woman to be prime minister

Ray Downs United Press International BELGRADE, Serbia (UPI) -- For the first time in Serbian history, a gay woman has been appointed to be prime minister. "I believe Ana Brnabić has all the personal and professional qualities to be prime minister," Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić said on Thursday. "Much remains to be done in different areas, from public health to education, in order to implement reforms." The appointment of Brnabić marks a significant move forward for Serbia. As recently as 2010, 67 […]

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Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

SPRINGFIELD – One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline. “Republicans in the General Assembly have laid out a compromise budget plan that I can sign,” Governor Rauner said in a video announcing special session. “It provides a true path to property tax reduction and […]

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Dad: Otto Warmbier’s release from North Korea not connected to Rodman

Elizabeth Shim United Press International CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The father of the University of Virginia student who was released from North Korea this week said U.S. basketball Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman's visit to Pyongyang had no connection to the freeing of Otto Warmbier. Fred Warmbier told reporters at a press conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday morning the release came after he and his wife decided the "time for strategic patience was over," the BBC reported. "When Otto was first taken we […]

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American Red Cross Helping 41 People Following Multiple Home Fires

SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross Central and Southern Region is helping 41 people including 18 children who were affected by home fires that took place across the region this past weekend. Red Cross volunteers responded to fires in Benton, Bloomington, Eureka, Herrick, Monmouth, Springfield, Urbana and Washington. The Red Cross has responded to over 560 fires in the Central and Southern Illinois Region this fiscal year. After a disaster, the Red Cross works with individuals and families to make sure […]

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Local Senior Awarded United Producers Inc. (UPI) 2017 Scholarship

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ryan Archibald, Nokomis, Ill., was recently awarded a $1,000 United Producers Inc. Scholarship. Archibald, a senior at Nokomis High School, is the son of Greg and Helen Archibald. After graduation, Archibald plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to study Crop Science. “The future of the industry depends on those who are pursuing a career in agriculture,” said UPI President and CEO, Mike Bumgarner. “We want to do all we can to encourage students who have an […]

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IDNR Seeking New Operator for Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a Request for Proposals for a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center near Whittington in Franklin County. The Request for Proposals (RFP) document, which provides detailed information on the resort facilities and requirements for operation, can be found on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. The previous lease for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center was terminated last December, and finding a new concessionaire for the […]

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Clinton Power Station back online; work provided boost to local economy

Following a month-long scheduled outage, Exelon Generation’s Clinton Power Station was refueled and back to full power by June 6, according to a press release, which also said Clinton businesses enjoyed extra revenue from the 1,500 additional workers who took part in the project. “The work done over the past several weeks will help us continue to provide clean, safe, reliable power to Central Illinois consumers for years to come,” Ted Stoner, vice president of the Clinton Station site, said, […]

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Remnants of Tropical Storm Calvin cause flooding in Mexico

Andrew V. Pestano United Press International SALINA CRUZ, Oaxaxa, Mexico (UPI) -- The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the remnants of Tropical Storm Calvin could drop up to 20 inches of rain in some parts of southeastern Mexico. The NHC said Calvin dissipated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. From 5 to 10 inches of rainfall are forecast in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero and Veracruz. At least 10 inches of rain has already fallen in the Salina Cruz […]

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