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Opinion, Journeys

Tough Week? Here's Some Inspiration to Get You to the Weekend

It's been a long week. You need a pick-me-up.

News

Powerball Prize Tops $360 Million

Next drawing will be held Wednesday at 9:59 p.m.

Opinion

Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Illinois? Bill Passes Senate Committee

A bill that has already passed the Illinois House could pave the way for limited prescriptions of pot.

Government, Schools

Virtual Charter School in St. Charles Faces Virtual State Roadblock

A state House committee has advanced a measure crafted by state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, to put a one-year moratorium on virtual online learning proposals to local school districts.

Opinion

O'Hare or Midway—Which Do You Choose?

O'Hare ranked last in a group of the nation's busiest airports at on-time arrivals and departures in February, but do you still prefer it over Midway?

Opinion

Sound Off: Patch Readers Speak Out on Sen. Kirk Same-Sex Marriage Statement

Our Facebook readers had plenty of their own opinions on Kirk's Tuesday announcement.

Government

Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Kirk now joins Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio as the two lone Republican senators in support of marriage equality.

Police & Fire

Aurora Man Charged with Threatening Judge

Alexander Wood is said to have wished death on a Cook County judge.

Local Connections

High School Artists: Enter This Contest

The local winner will have their work displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Police & Fire

Attempted Child Abduction Under Investigation by Aurora Police

The suspect is described as a white male around 27 years old with a large build, acne on his face, a small mustache, and wearing a black shirt and black hat.

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