Above the Fold

'Moral character' gone from Ill. Senate gun carry

14 hours, 41 min ago

Illinois senator seeking restrictions on how people may carry concealed guns decided against a floor vote

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Business Beat

Illinois extends deadline for health guide grants

Community groups have been given more time to apply to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance

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Regional Beat

Body of Rushville man recovered from river

Josh A. Hart, 20, had been missing since a canoe accident May 11

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Up, Down & Around Town

Adults coping with grief support group meeting

Support group focuses on all aspects of grief, loss, and sorrow, trusting life

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WTF: Wacky, Tacky or Fun

Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride

The ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle

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