Illinois quick hits: Law enforcement honored; cicada art announced for State Fair
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Law enforcement honored Law enforcement officials from around Illinois honored the acts of heroism performed by police officers during the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony Monday in Springfield. Thirteen officers from four agencies received the Medal of Honor for their brave and sacrificial service to the citizens of Illinois. Seven officers from the Belvidere Police Department were honored for their response to a collapsed theater from a tornado. ...

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