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Corruption imposes hidden 'tax' on Illinoisans

Associated Press
Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- As taxpayers look down the barrel of a major income tax increase, another tax already is draining their wallets. But this one isn't found anywhere in the ...
Governor Quinn said 'cut, cut, cut,' so what's up with all of this?

By Dan Carden Daily Herald Staff
Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Earlier this month, Gov. Pat Quinn said he'd "cut, cut and cut" state spending, but a closer look at his budget plan finds numerous expenditures that raise...
Illinois caverns rich but fragile

Associated Press
Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - WATERLOO -- Deep inside the cave, there's no getting accustomed to the darkness. It's just dark. No light. None. And somehow, life continues to find a way to survive -- ...
Report: Blago list included Senate hopefuls

Associated Press
Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - A list of people targeted for contributions by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's campaign committee included four possible Senate candidates, according to a publish...
Teen charged in death of mother

Associated Press
Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - OAK LAWN -- A 17-year-old boy from the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of his 46-year-old mother, whose body was found this...
East St. Louis mayor says he's talked to feds

Associated Press
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - EAST ST. LOUIS -- Mayor Alvin Parks said the FBI interviewed him Friday as part of an investigation into the city liquor commission, which he heads. The meeting came a d...
Quinn defends state police director pick

Associated Press
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his pick to lead the Illinois State Police, saying Jonathon Monken is the right man to lead the agency in the wake of a scathing audit about ...
Lawmakers back tougher penalties for school threats

By Dan Carden Daily Herald Staff
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Tougher penalties for making threats against students and schools were overwhelmingly approved Friday in two proposals by the Illinois House. Telephoning a...
Backlogged files hamper law enforcement

Associated Press
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Delays at state crime labs mean local police often wait months to get fingerprint results and up to two years for gunshot residue tests, making it harder...
Health centers get $15.2 mil in stimulus funds

Associated Press
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Community health centers in Illinois will get nearly $15.2 million in grant funding through the national stimulus program. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said in a statement Frid...

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