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Crime and Public Safety

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Aurora man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, officials say

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Speaker Welch told lawmakers he backed Harry Benton's reelection to prevent loss of union support

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An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.

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