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Ex-lawmaker named to Ill. Natural Resources post

Associated Press
Jan 16, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has named a veteran former lawmaker to head the state's Department of Natural Resources. Kurt Granberg, a 55-year-old Carlyl...
Lawmaker calls for a closer look at bird-airplane collisions

By Marni Pyke
Jan 16, 2009 10:00 pm - The United Airlines Boeing 767 had climbed just 800 feet when its captain noticed an unwelcome sight. A flock of ducks and no room to maneuver. "In less than a second, ...
Residents think Blagojevich's alleged crimes are common

By Joseph Ryan Daily Herald Staff
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Most Illinois residents believe the corruption allegations against impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich - that he schemed to sell off state business for personal profit in pro...
Amtrak train hits garbage truck

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - CARLINVILLE -- A stretch of railroad in southwestern Illinois is pressing closer to being reopened as crews work to clear the track of the aftermath of a collision betwe...
Governor's former top fundraiser pleads guilty

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser has admitted he illegally used corporate funds to pay gambling debts and personal expenses. Christopher G. Kelly...
Blagojevich to skip Obama inauguration

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich has decided against attending Barack Obama's inauguration, acknowledging he would be a distraction because of the impeachment and criminal charges a...
Police departments look for more fuel-cutting cars

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - CAHOKIA -- Police Chief Richard Watson admits his department's newest patrol car is a curious departure from its big-horsepower Ford Crown Victorias. But the four-cylind...
Room and board increasing at U of Illinois

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - The cost of room and board at the University of Illinois' three campuses will increase next fall by anywhere from 4 to 8 percent. University trustees voted near the end ...
Blagojevich's legal team bails on impeachment

By Joseph Ryan Daily Herald Staff
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - To protest what they call a "lynching," members of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's high-profile defense team say they will not represent the governor during his upcoming impeachm...
Burris finally sworn in as Illinois' junior senator

Associated Press
Jan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Roland Burris took his place as Barack Obama's successor in the Senate on Thursday, ending a standoff that embarrassed the president-elect and fellow Democ...

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