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Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade

The attack killed seven people and wounded more than 40. Family members of people killed said they hoped Wednesday would bring some closure ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Instead, they plan to refocus on a trial, which is set for February.

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217 Today: Mary Davis Home moves toward compliance with new state standards

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: People across central Illinois are cleaning up from yesterday’s high winds and heavy rains. An organization that helps out-of-state women get abortion care in Illinois is waiting to see how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a federal law that requires hospitals to accept Medicare for emergency abortions. Illinois House…