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Congressional panel prepares hearing on Asian carp

A congressional panel is preparing to hear from Obama administration officials about their plan for protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 7:14 AM

Search is on for Democratic lt. governor candidate

Newly freed from the radioactive candidacy of Scott Lee Cohen, Illinois Democrats now turn to the task of finding a new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

Man says he was asked to kill Peterson's ex-wife

A witness at Drew Peterson's hearsay hearing contends he was asked to kill the former Bolingbrook police sergeant's third wife but he turned the offer down.

Full Story updated 2/9/2010 2:17 PM

Illinois man allegedly steals ambulance with patient inside

Authorities say a drunken man stole an ambulance from a Wisconsin ski area with the patient and paramedics still inside.

Full Story updated 2/9/2010 2:00 PM

Northwestern students to borrow directly from feds

Northwestern University is switching the way it offers federal student loans starting this fall, allowing students and parents to borrow directly from the government.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 7:12 AM

Cohen controversy renews debate over value of the job

The controversy surrounding Scott Lee Cohen's nomination and subsequent withdrawal from the race for Illinois lieutenant governor has renewed the debate over whether the position is needed at all.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

GOP: Still no governor candidate

Nearly a week has now passed with no clear winner in the Republican primary for Illinois governor.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

Imprisoned former teacher won't face more charges

A former St. Clair County teacher and pro wrestler who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for trying to kill a teenager in 2006 won't face additional time for assaulting police and paramedics who aided him after a suicide attempt.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

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