Illinois
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Remains found in tent IDed as Illinois man
Jan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - MARINETTE, Wis. -- Mummified remains found in Marinette in November have been identified as those of a 47-year-old Illinois man. Marinette County Coroner George Smith i...
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Belleville officer accused in complaint resigns
Jan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- A veteran Belleville police officer has resigned after the police chief said he intended to fire him over an excessive force complaint. Belleville police C...
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Transportation Secretary LaHood to meet with states
Jan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - PEORIA -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday he wants to meet soon with all 50 state transportation chiefs to discuss stimulus legislation moving throu...
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Mayors pin hopes on Quinn: Restore pride, govern openlyJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod has long been a fan of Patrick Quinn's. They became acquainted over the Citizens Utility Board, and McLeod later enlisted his help o...
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Highlights of Blagojevich's time in office
Jan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Highlights of two-term Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich's time in office: 2003: Jan. 13: Blagojevich is sworn in. April 16: Hires inspector general to investigate...
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Suburban lawmakers voted without reservationsJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - In voting to oust him from office, suburban lawmakers vehemently rejected Gov. Rod Blagojevich's last-minute appeal to stay in office, passionately arguing...
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Tollway urged to take over Prairie ParkwayJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Illinois Tollway officials agreed Thursday to review the Prairie Parkway concept, but didn't make any commitments despite a full-court press from supporters and detracto...
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Imprisoned downstate attorney disbarred
Jan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - EAST ST. LOUIS -- A former Madison County attorney serving a six-year federal prison sentence on drug charges has been disbarred. Tom Lakin pleaded guilty to drug charge...
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Quinn promises a new style of leadershipJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn took the oath of office in the state House Thursday and quickly declared he would "bring the will of the people to the law of the land." The one-time gadf...
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Elected on a call for reform, defiant to the end, now joblessJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - It was just six years ago that Rod Blagojevich boarded a train at Chicago's Union Station, embarking on a whistle-stop tour as his message of reform propel...