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A Mexican multi-millionaire is building a replica of his northern Mexico mansion to serve as a museum for his art collection, an endeavor criticized because it is funded in large part with public money

The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure aimed at providing funding to community anti-violence organizations.

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