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Father: Slain diplomat died doing what she loved
This undated photo provided by Tom Smedinghoff, shows Anne Smedinghoff. Anne Smedinghoff, 25, was killed Saturday, April 6, in southern Afghanistan , the first American diplomat to die on the job since last year's attack on the U.S. diplomatic installation in Benghazi, Libya. AP Photo
CHICAGO (AP) — The family of an American diplomat who was among those killed in a terrorist attack in southern Afghanistan has taken solace in knowing she died doing what she loved.
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Small Illinois village offers property tax refund
ST. LIBORY (AP) — The small village of St. Libory in southern Illinois is returning a quarter of the property taxes collected from new homeowners.
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Quinn signs 'Sister Lake' deal in Mexico
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a "Sister Lake" agreement with a Mexican governor to improve recreational and commercial uses of bodies of water in both states.
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Son of Ansel Adams to speak at Peoria exhibit
PEORIA (AP) — The son of Ansel Adams will speak at the opening this month of an exhibit of the photographer's work at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
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Union ratifies agreement with Univ. of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN (AP) — Members of the Service Employees International Union have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract with the University of Illinois that ended a strike by building and food service workers.
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UIC's School of Public Health celebrates 40th year
CHICAGO (AP) — The University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Public Health is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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