Above the Fold

Illinois school chief warns of possible cuts to general state aid for schools

8 hours, 14 min ago

A House proposal would eliminate $258 million in state aid to schools

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Business Beat

Illinois jobless rate drops but job growth slows

Unemployment across Illinois dropped in April for an eighth straight month, but job growth all but stalled

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Regional Beat

Court backs Quinn in denying pay raises

In a written statement, AFSCME said it will continue to fight for the pay raises

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Up, Down & Around Town

Refreshment Services Pepsi to pay out thousands for returned caps

More than 165,000 caps have been turned in this week

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WTF: Wacky, Tacky or Fun

Women text Alaska State Trooper to buy booze in dry town

Authorities say the woman who sent the texts and another alleged buyer showed up to the meeting

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