Illinois
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No raises, furloughs approved for lawmakersMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmakers and other top state officials wouldn't get recommended 2.7 percent pay increases and would have to start publicly voting to approve any future ra...
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Downstate man convicted of trying to kill wife, daughter
May 20, 2009 11:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- Sentencing is set for July 13 for a southwestern Illinois man convicted of trying to kill his wife and daughter by blowing up their house. A St. Clair Coun...
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Patti Blagojevich a go for reality show
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Foreclosed homes growing more popularMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The foreclosure crisis hasn't hit bottom yet, which could be beneficial to more first-time homebuyers or investors seeking deep discounts, according to a survey released...
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SIU-Edwardsville worker accused of fraud
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Remains found near Des Plaines RiverMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - A cleanup crew on a barge on the Des Plaines River near Channahon discovered unidentified human remains on the river's shore around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Ill...
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U.S. attorney: Businesses should hire felons
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Lawmakers explain foreign ridesMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Here's what other supporters of the American-made drivers education car requirement said when asked why they drive foreign-made vehicles. State Sen. Jacque...
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Video gambling passes SenateMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois senators approved legalizing video gambling machines in bars and truck stops across the state along with a host of new taxes on shampoo and candy and higher fee...
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Public info law could be strengthened