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The Byron Nuclear Generating Station in Ogle County, Illinois.
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Capitol News Illinois
A recent executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker has set a new goal to begin development on new nuclear power plants by 2033, with the intention of bringing online enough energy to power up to two million Illinois homes.
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The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill that was spurred by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.
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Sleeping Beauty ballet poster
Copper Coin Ballet
A preview of Copper Coin Ballet Company's performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Legacy Theatre. Anna Liberman, Cambrie Easley, and Ronda Brinkman tell us more.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Mumford & Sons lead singer, Marcus Mumford, about the band's new album, Prizefighter.
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