Illinois
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Report: Illinois sees surge in prison inmates
Mar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The number of Illinoisans in prison or on probation has more than doubled over the last 25 years to 1 in every 38 adults. The data released by the Washing...
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Staring down economic despair, lawmakers getting used to saying 'no'Mar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - In typical years, state lawmakers face a daily deluge of requests from local governments, school districts and myriad interest groups seeking more money fo...
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Mother accused of trying to drown baby in toilet
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Burris isn't only one to stick around when urged to leaveFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Roland Burris isn't the only senator to stay on the job while most of those around him called for his resignation. Sen. Larry Craig, an Idaho Republican, defied calls fo...
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Quinn predicts tollway announcement soonFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - He's got IDOT down and the tollway could be next, Gov. Pat Quinn said Saturday while discussing his new choice for Illinois' transportation secretary. Quinn has slated v...
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Can Senator Roland Burris be effective?Feb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Imagine the person who hired you was fired for allegedly trying to sell the spot to the highest bidder regardless of qualifications. Then seemingly every day the office ...
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Quinn says again Burris is a friend, but should still step downFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - He really likes Roland Burris - just not as a U.S. senator. Asked about statements by the beleaguered senator's attorney indicating he had no plans to quit, Gov. Pat Qui...
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After turmoil, Quinn stresses diplomacy
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Ill. students lose out on college discount
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llinois leaders eager to convince voters, but reform not a done deal