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  Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for later in the day. High 87F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
  
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  Cloudy skies early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later at night. Low 69F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
  
  Updated: August 14, 2018 @ 1:40 am
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Solutions and concerns: How Central Illinois is managing its high cancer rate

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Solutions and concerns: How Central Illinois is managing its high cancer rate

TOM LISI tom.lisi@lee.net

CLINTON — The good news: Fewer people are dying of cancer these days.

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DeJong walk-off gives Cardinals sixth straight win

DeJong walk-off gives Cardinals sixth straight win

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AP source: Bears, Roquan Smith agree to deal

AP source: Bears, Roquan Smith agree to deal

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Castellanos has 5 hits, 5 RBIs in Tigers' win over White Sox

Castellanos has 5 hits, 5 RBIs in Tigers' win over White Sox

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Prep report 8/14/2018: Wisdom earns medalist honors at PND Invite

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Council delays Green Top liquor license change

Council delays Green Top liquor license change

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Trial delayed for former arena official

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Trial delayed for former arena official

Democrats to challenge signatures for BEC referendum

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Democrats to challenge signatures for BEC referendum

Remains of ex-Chenoa man found in Missouri; case ruled a homicide

Remains of ex-Chenoa man found in Missouri; case ruled a homicide

Bloomington man gets 11 years for shooting at business, vehicles

Local Crime & Courts

Bloomington man gets 11 years for shooting at business, vehicles

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Council delays Green Top liquor license change

Local News

Council delays Green Top liquor license change

At least 1 dead after pickup, camper roll over on I-74

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At least 1 dead after pickup, camper roll over on I-74

Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Arts and Theatre

Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Clinton firm says it is cleaning up diesel spill

Local Crime & Courts

Clinton firm says it is cleaning up diesel spill

Sports

DeJong walk-off gives Cardinals sixth straight win

Baseball

DeJong walk-off gives Cardinals sixth straight win

AP source: Bears, Roquan Smith agree to deal

Pro Football

AP source: Bears, Roquan Smith agree to deal

Castellanos has 5 hits, 5 RBIs in Tigers' win over White Sox

Baseball

Castellanos has 5 hits, 5 RBIs in Tigers' win over White Sox

Illini offense has ups and downs in training camp

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Illini offense has ups and downs in training camp

Entertainment

Ruby Rose deletes Twitter account following Batwoman backlash

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Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Arts and Theatre

Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Photos: Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin through the years

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Photos: Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin through the years

Photos: Scenes from the red carpet at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards

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Photos: Scenes from the red carpet at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards

On exhibit 8/12/18

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On exhibit 8/12/18

Which movies could have won the ‘popular film’ Oscar?

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Which movies could have won the ‘popular film’ Oscar?

Slideshow: Check out this week's best-selling books

Books

Slideshow: Check out this week's best-selling books

Opinion

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

Columnists

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

Opinion

How Time Flies 8/13/18

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Columnists

Commentary: Fleeting mistakes live forever online

Cepeda: Reading is fundamental, so why do so many children lack the basics?

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Cepeda: Reading is fundamental, so why do so many children lack the basics?

Thiessen: Democrats' rhetoric is just as dangerous as Trump's

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Thiessen: Democrats' rhetoric is just as dangerous as Trump's

Ambrose: Craziness on the loose in public affairs

Columnists

Ambrose: Craziness on the loose in public affairs

Editorial

Editorial: To Rauner, Pritzker: Let's talk

Map: Browse the latest open houses in Central Illinois

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Find out What's On with the August 11 edition of our TV & entertainment guide!

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Find out What's On with the August 11 edition of our TV & entertainment guide!

John Stamos is the host of the yearly WE Day special, which ABC presents Friday.

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Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Arts and Theatre

Dinner theater wins lawsuit vs. insurance company

Clinton firm says it is cleaning up diesel spill

Local Crime & Courts

Clinton firm says it is cleaning up diesel spill

37 years ago, Decatur student Mary Anne Tirpak was killed. Her death is still unsolved.

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37 years ago, Decatur student Mary Anne Tirpak was killed. Her death is still unsolved.

Public safety: Man faces weapons charge

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Public safety: Man faces weapons charge

Life & People

Back to school with food allergies? 8 tips for parents to keep kids safe

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Back to school with food allergies? 8 tips for parents to keep kids safe

Dear Abby: Girlfriend questions texting from boyfriend's worried mom

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Girlfriend questions texting from boyfriend's worried mom

Central Illinois counties have some of the highest cancer rates in the state; doctors say there's no simple reason why

Health

Central Illinois counties have some of the highest cancer rates in the state; doctors say there's no simple reason why

Dear Abby: Wife's deep, dark secret is credit card debt she's hiding

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Wife's deep, dark secret is credit card debt she's hiding

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⚾ Photos: Cubs take series against Nationals!

Nationals Cubs Baseball (Game 1)

Nationals Cubs Baseball (Game 1)

Nationals Cubs Baseball (Game 1)

Nationals Cubs Baseball (Game 1)

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⚾ Photos: Cubs take series against Nationals!

The Chicago Cubs took 2 games out of 3 against the Washington Nationals during their latest series.

25 college campuses you can feel good sending your kids

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25 college campuses you can feel good sending your kids

Photos: Play (Wiffle) Ball!

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Photos: Hard work goes into service project

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Photos: Hard work goes into service project

Crime Stoppers of McLean County cases

Local Crime & Courts

Crime Stoppers of McLean County cases

Photos: 2018 mug shots from the Herald & Review

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Photos: 2018 mug shots from the Herald & Review

Get smart: 25 best public high schools in Illinois - 2018

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Get smart: 25 best public high schools in Illinois - 2018

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Deadline looms for release of Catholic church abuse report

Deadline looms for release of Catholic church abuse report

Connecticut primary is loaded up with high-profile races

Court date set for man charged in videotaped fatal shooting

Court date set for man charged in videotaped fatal shooting

Vermonters to cast primary votes for governor, senate, House

Vermonters to cast primary votes for governor, senate, House

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Scenes from a white nationalist rally on the anniversary of #Charlottesville

Scenes from a white nationalist rally on the anniversary of #Charlottesville

How to find and delete where Google knows you've been

How to find and delete where Google knows you've been

Blue Sky Science: How does autopilot work?

Blue Sky Science: How does autopilot work?

Fact check: Trump's economic fiction: 'record' GDP, jobs

Fact check: Trump's economic fiction: 'record' GDP, jobs

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Used Cars for sale for $10,000 or less

10 tips for responsible camping

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10 tips for responsible camping

Beasts unburden: Mini-donkey ranch offers the latest in animal-assisted therapy

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Beasts unburden: Mini-donkey ranch offers the latest in animal-assisted therapy

Photos: Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin through the years

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Photos: Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin through the years

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