Four children dead in Randolph County fire murder charges filed
Four children died in a residential fire in Randolph County as arson charges were filed against Twardoski who remains jailed. Authorities say the state seeks natural life in prison. Investigators noted a gas can in a yard and slashed tires but did not confirm motives. Funeral plans are pending as autopsies proceed and a public tip line remains open for information.
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Newtown panel backs tear down Sandy Hook rebuild plan
A 28 member Newtown task force voted unanimously to tear down Sandy Hook Elementary and rebuild on the same site at a cost of 57 million dollars. The proposal advances to the school board and a referendum. Opened in 2016 if approved, the plan follows debate over renovating versus rebuilding after the 2012 attack.
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U.S
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FAA extends funding to keep towers open through September
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Congress approved shifting up to 253 million to avert furloughs of air traffic controllers. Towers at small airports will stay open through Sept 30, with 10 million for NextGen satellite navigation upgrades and 11 million to partially restore infrastructure support in the national airspace system. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin praised the move to protect downstate Illinois air service.
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White House
State police prep for concealed carry law amid deadline pressure
State police say they must upgrade systems and hire staff to process permits, as Illinois debates a statewide concealed carry bill before the June 8 deadline set by the 7th Circuit. Senator Kwame Raoul plans a Chicago focused endorsement requirement for chief approval, drawing NRA opposition.
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Illinois
Trame
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Kwame Raoul
Chicago
NRA
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