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WASHINGTON – A Supreme Court that seems more favorable to religion-based discrimination claims is set to hear a case that could make it easier to use public money to pay for religious schooling in many states.

The justices will hear arguments Wednesday in a dispute over a Montana scholarship program for private K-12 education that also makes donors eligible for up to $150 in state tax credits.

INDIANOLA, Iowa – Joe Biden has called for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign to “disown” what he calls “doctored video” that some Sanders supporters say shows the former vice president endorsing Republican calls to cut Social Security and Medicare.

“There’s a little doctored video going around ...

WASHINGTON – Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration.

Hundreds showed up in New York City and thousands in Washington, D.C. for the rallies, which aim to harness the political power of women, although crowds were noticeably smaller than in previous years.

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Northeastern portions of McHenry County saw around 5 inches of snow fall on Friday night and are expected to experience gusts of up to 50 mph through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The counties of McHenry, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee and DeKalb are under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m.

Anna Buckingham of Crystal Lake said she had not planned to attend a Women's March held in the Woodstock Square on Saturday, but when her 5-year-old daughter, Carolina – who had read about women's suffrage – had other plans.

"She has a book about women's suffrage so she wanted to make sure everyone gets out to vote," Buckingham said.

The pair joined roughly 200 other attendees in below freezing weather for Woodstock's Women's March on the Square, 121 W.

The Culver’s occupying the former Villa Bleu and Mr. Beefy’s site opened to the public Monday in Fox River Grove.

Owner Barry Himmelfarb said that, so far, business has been “great” and the restaurant has been busy. The eatery opened at 10 a.m. Monday.

“The community has been coming out and supporting us, and we appreciate that,” Himmelfarb said. “They’ve been very patient with us; they complimented us on the building, the beautiful patio.

Police continue to search Starved Rock State Park after a missing persons investigation led them there.

Tina Donovan, of Ottawa, was reported missing to the Ottawa Police Department by a family member about 4 p.m. Tuesday, and a vehicle owned by Donovan was located in the Starved Rock Lodge parking area as a result of the investigation.

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SPRINGFIELD – The outgoing leader of the Illinois Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position – “bring everyone together.”

Chicago Democrat John Cullerton surprised his colleagues in November when he announced his intention to resign from the General Assembly.