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Republicans Blast Gill Appointment

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Oklahoma lowers tornado death toll amid frantic search


MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Emergency workers searched for survivors in the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, but officials on Tuesday sharply lowered the number of deaths caused by the storm.

Republicans Blast Gill Appointment


Some Illinois Senate Republicans don't like what they see when they connect the dots surrounding the appointment of Dr. David Gill to be assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
 

Springfield School Board: Superintendent Search Firm Will be Needed


Four search firms are being considered by the Springfield School Board for a superintendent search and a fifth one could be added to the list.

District 186 Employee Linked to CCPA Test Score Leak Not Approved For New Job


The employee will not be appointed as a guidance dean of Washington Middle School, following a 4-3 vote by the school board.

Farmers Planting Corn Thanks to Suitable Conditions, Still Behind


State Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says nearly six days were suitable for field work, letting farmers play catch up after weeks of rain.

Teen Tanning Could be Done in Illinois


The Illinois Senate joined the House in banning anyone under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning booths at a salon.

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