Illinois
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Most local lawmakers say raising state taxes is not an optionMar 14, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Facing a nearly $11.6 billion deficit, Gov. Pat Quinn is calling for an income tax increase, but most local lawmakers instead say everything should be on t...
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Suburban lawmakers talk taxes, sacred cowsMar 14, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - In recent weeks, the Daily Herald tracked down the nearly four dozen state lawmakers representing the paper's circulation area to ask two questions: 1. Do ...
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Chanters keep medieval music alive
Mar 14, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- The hum of low-pitched voices is soothing. "Me ma ma ooh moo" sounds come from voices warming up. A Gregorian chant choir practices in the choir loft of Hol...
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Tax hikes coming from QuinnMar 13, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Many suburban households would be asked to pay more in Illinois income taxes to avoid massive state cuts to education, health care and services to the disa...
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Blagojevich on Quinn tax plan: I told you so
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Traffic Safety Division to stay in Springfield
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No Frazier? No problem. Illinois beats MichiganMar 13, 2009 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS - On Wednesday, Illinois senior guard Chester Frazier injured his right hand when he collided with a teammate during practice. On Thursday, Frazier underwen...
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Audit finds fault with state's choice of Pepsi
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Official: Illinois' prepaid tuition plans are OK
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Lawmaker: Trade Olympic aid for concealed weapons