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A giant stick, a tight tunnel and one stubborn dog. Watch a Labrador's determined mission become a viral video. https://t.co/f6XlqCKIFC

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Opinion: The CEO of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois believes Illinois needs to support a federal plan to supercharge recycling. https://t.co/ya1G6jkNfT

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Opinion: Michael McCuskey resigned as legislative watchdog, and the executive director of Reform Illinois says the oversight system needs a total overhaul. https://t.co/ipzVRECPYL

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See nominees for Heartland Credit Union athlete of the week, Sept. 14-19 https://t.co/KeRehPxWWO

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Opinion: Suicide prevention starts with community support and recognizing warning signs before a crisis becomes overwhelming. https://t.co/NliVTlxRwo

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Vote here for the SJ-R's athlete of the week, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union https://t.co/z8Y67DtNqC

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Central Illinois residents can give blood at community drives later this month and participate in the Big Ten donor campaign. https://t.co/8FXALXaHep

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San Francisco Firebells extend Women's Pro Baseball League series to Game 4 https://t.co/xmOMWO249d

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The Powerball jackpot now at $298 million ahead of the Saturday, Sept. 19 drawing. https://t.co/5Jk1zH16nd

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Toys 'R' Us is opening 120 new standalone US stores this holiday season, expanding its footprint nearly a decade after its bankruptcy. https://t.co/3Ouf5fDbDr

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Top Week 5 football images from Jacksonville at SHG, Plains at Auburn https://t.co/jsHEzWjKRh

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Watch football highlights from Auburn's win against Pleasant Plains https://t.co/GJktZJ4dGm

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Chance Crissey, Beau Chance power Auburn football over Pleasant Plains https://t.co/IoTGG35qqc

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Hillsboro comes through in 'nitty-gritty' time yet again for 5-0 start https://t.co/0zfBbxODQo

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TikTok’s $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department hit a snag after a federal judge said he is considering rejecting part of the agreement. https://t.co/Wrc6RDvwsv

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Volkswagen is recalling over 200,000 vehicles over a steering issue. Here's a look at the affected models. https://t.co/VdpkHrqyR1

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Mikey Groesch stars in Sacred Heart-Griffin football win over Jacksonville https://t.co/7mgKWjLfUi

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Apple Barn closes after sale and controversy https://t.co/uU8lGZZlEW

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Springfield area Week 5 high school football top performers, results https://t.co/zMiIBapPxO

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The Harvest Moon is coming soon. Here's what to know. https://t.co/D7UBOj8a09