Illinois
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Blagojevich asks newspapers for help with trial
Jan 23, 2009 10:00 pm - At least two Illinois newspapers' editorial boards have responded negatively to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's request for papers to urge the state Senate to change the rules of...
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Blagojevich federal subpoenas include Obama advisers
Jan 23, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Sweeping federal subpoenas of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration include requests for records involving senior advisers to President Barack Oba...
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'The Passion of Blagojevich' offends everybodyJan 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Why does embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich just keep beating around the bush when you know he is dying to come right out and say it? He's suffered more than Jesus....
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Brothers indicted in restaurant killings
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - CLAYTON, Mo. -- Two Illinois brothers are now indicted for their alleged roles in last year's slayings of two workers at a Missouri restaurant. A grand jury in Missouri'...
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Handcuffed man who stole police car caught
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - EDWARDSVILLE -- An Illinois man who managed to steal a police vehicle while handcuffed before leading authorities on a chase into Missouri is charged with four felonies....
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Gov. on radio show: I acted for good of the people, state
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Friday that everything he's done as governor has been for the good of the state and "in the best interest of the people." Speaking for more tha...
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Mercer County clerk found dead
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - ALEDO -- The clerk of a far western Illinois county has been found dead. Mercer County Coroner Ron McNall says 61-year-old Tom Hanson of Aledo was found dead Thursday mo...
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Illinois factory closure will cost 98 jobs
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - FISHER -- The owner of an eastern Illinois plant that makes products for the steel industry says the facility will close, costing 98 people their jobs. Vesuvius USA says...
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Blagojevich opens his mouth again this morning outside Chicago homeJan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - For the second day in a row, Gov. Rod Blagojevich stated he is not being treated fairly during his impending impeachment trial. Blagojevich told reporters outside his C...
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State: Collection agency threatened debtors
Jan 22, 2009 10:00 pm - MOUNT CARMEL -- Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing a collection agency that she says used threatening and abusive language toward debtors and their families while tr...