Illinois
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'Tylenol Man' long linked to the case, but did he do it?Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - On his Web site, http://cyberlewis.com, James W. Lewis refers to himself as the "Tylenol Man." He went to jail for being the Tylenol extortionist. But is he the Tylenol ...
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State House begins cleaning up after Blagojevich
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House has begun passing legislation meant to clean up some of the problems left behind by former governor Rod Blagojevich. The House voted un...
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Highlights of latest 'Kids Count' report
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The annual "Kids Count" report from the group Voices for Illinois Children examines the conditions facing the state's children. The findings include: • High school grad...
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Should state let you cash out gift cards?Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Consumers would be able to pocket the last few bucks left on gift cards if a suburban lawmaker gets her way. Des Plaines Republican state Rep. Rosemary Mul...
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Revolving door at tollway's top postFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Once again, the Illinois Tollway is without a leader. The agency's board will meet Friday to accept the resignation of Acting Executive Director Dawn Catuara and appoint...
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Hibernating bear found in Illinois county
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - NEPONSET -- Authorities say a black bear found hibernating in a drainage ditch near the Bureau County town of Neponset was successfully tranquilized and taken to a rehab...
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Quinn dumps conservation head for 'professional'
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn dumped the state's conservation chief Wednesday, just weeks after he started work. Former state Rep. Kurt Granberg took over the D...
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Constituents finding it hard to reach Senator Burris
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Constituents say they are finding it hard to contact Sen. Roland Burris by telephone and through the Internet. Wayne Lovern of Chatham said he called Burris' office in W...
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Researcher: Closing prison would be costly
Feb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- A study showing the state would gain $4 million by closing Pontiac Correctional Center and opening a prison in northwestern Illinois is being portrayed by...
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8-cent gas tax could finance state constructionFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday he wants Illinois lawmakers to vote for billions of dollars worth of construction spending by April 3 - a tab some say should...