Illinois
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Blago: Jackson Jr. a 'strong candidate' to replace Obama
Dec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is another candidate interested in the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he's meeting Monday wit...
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Counterfeiters turning $5s into $100s
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Arcola lawnmowers to appear in inauguration paradeDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - ARCOLA, Ill. -- An invitation to perform in the 56th Inaugural Parade has the World Famous Lawn Rangers from Amazing Arcola spicing up its routine, which involves drill-...
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Man shot to death at gas station
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Madigan says ex-tollway chief can't work for government contractorsDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants to block former tollway chief Brian McPartlin from taking a job with an engineering firm that has received more than $30 mil...
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Jackson makes case for Senate nodDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. says his record in Washington and history of reaching out to suburban leaders regarding a third airport make him best suited to fill the U....
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Suburban lawmakers debate auto industry bailoutDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - While acknowledging the sweeping ramifications of a domestic auto industry collapse on Illinois' economy, suburban lawmakers questioned executives of the Big Three Frida...
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Illinois to borrow $1.4 billion to pay waiting agencies, schoolsDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois will borrow $1.4 billion to make payments to schools, health care providers and others who've been waiting months to be reimbursed by the state. ...
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Durbin blasted Libby commutation, says that's 'dramatically different'Dec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Last year, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said commuting the prison sentence of vice presidential aide Scooter Libby would send "a terrible message." But this week the Springfiel...
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Rock Island teen paralyzed in football game dies