Illinois
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Convicted killer denied new DNA tests
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - BLOOMINGTON -- A judge says a former Bloomington man convicted of killing his father 18 years ago will not be allowed to have DNA testing on more evidence. Donald Whalen...
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Blago in L.A. to plug reality show, talk hair care
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ARCADIA, Calif. -- Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich eagerly became a Hollywood high-flyer, but his hair paid the price. During filming Thursday of a promotional spot for the ...
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Body of fisherman found at dam gate
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SMITHLAND, Ky. -- Workers at the Smithland Lock and Dam have found the body of an Indiana fisherman, missing since April 1. The lockmaster reported the discovery inside ...
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Quinn holding firm on income tax hike
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll compromise to get a state budget but he seems to be holding firm on his proposal to increase the income tax as a way to raise money. But with t...
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Lack of support for state tax hikeApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said Thursday the votes currently don't exist to approve Gov. Pat Quinn's income tax increase that would help bala...
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Jailed man wants to handle own case on new charges
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - GALESBURG -- A judge says an Illinois man charged in the deaths of eight people will have to wait to find out whether he can act as his own layer on new charges that he ...
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Bean calls for investigation into pharmaceuticals in drinking waterApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Federal scientists will start examining the effect of pharmaceuticals and chemicals in drinking water, under a measure approved by lawmakers Thursday. The proposal, spon...
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IDOT personnel manager fired
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Associated Press has learned that an Illinois Department of Transportation administrator who was among a dozen employees to receive hefty raises in th...
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Ex-Springfield hotel becoming affordable housing
Apr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- A former Springfield hotel will get a new life as affordable housing. Fifth Street Renaissance, a social service agency, says the All Star Inn is being re...
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Blagojevich critic gets his turn at WLS micApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - On the radio, no one can see your hair. That will be an advantage, said a nervous state Rep. Jack Franks, a Marengo Democrat, who follows in the footsteps ...