Illinois
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Prison-closure hearing on hold indefinitely
Jan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - VIENNA -- A hearing in a lawsuit that seeks to stop the state from closing a central Illinois prison has been delayed indefinitely, and the lockup could remain open for ...
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Two states, one tumultuous yearJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Illinois wasn't the only state in gubernatorial crisis last year. New York's governor, Eliot Spitzer, resigned last March after reports about his involvement with a pros...
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More Illinois residents used food stamps in 2008
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Sen. Reid called Blagojevich about Senate seat
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Actor Sam Shepard suspected of DUI in Illinois
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Burris drama plays out as Senate set to begin work
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U of I Web site helps people in financial straits
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Blagojevich's federal security clearance revoked
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House pushes up Blago impeachment hearingsJan 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The Illinois legislature on Friday took steps to pick up the pace on Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment, hoping to get him out of office, a new governor in his place and...
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The year 2008 was a wet one in Illinois