Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at boosting the upkeep of veterans' memorials.

The state's House voted unanimously Thursday to send the bill to the governor for his signature.

The measure gives municipalities access to funds to maintain local monuments honoring veterans.

Current law allows voters in a municipality to choose to construct and fund

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Illinois wide receiver Darius Millines and defensive end Darrius Caldwell have been kicked off the team.

Illinois Sports Information Director Kent Brown says the players were dismissed over unspecified violations of team rules.

Millines was one of the team's most-productive receivers.

He was already on an indefinite suspension over the matter.

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