Illinois
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Report: Governor's campaign kept Ata money
Sep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich has apparently kept $65,000 in campaign contributions from a former administration official who's pleaded guilty to felony charges. Ali Ata pleaded ...
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Q&A with DurbinSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - 1. Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that? What ...
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McCain ad links Obama to Rezko, Chicago MachineSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - John McCain is portraying Barack Obama as the product of Chicago's corrupt political machine in a new TV ad that showcases Illinois' scandalous side. In the 30-second a...
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State Senate backs new campaign contribution rules
Sep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Senate has given final approval to new restrictions on campaign donations by government contractors. The 55-0 vote Monday means the restricti...
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Back in Springfield to hash budget, ethics plans outSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Nearly five months after lawmakers were scheduled to wrap up their 2008 session, they return to the Capitol today with plans to revisit budget issues and n...
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Woman accused of bartending naked
Sep 20, 2008 11:00 pm - DELHI -- A 33-year-old southern Illinois woman is facing public indecency charges after authorities say they found her bartending in the buff at a Delhi tavern. The Jers...
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Doctor guilty of dozens of animal cruelty charges
Sep 20, 2008 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- A Coles County judge has found a doctor guilty of dozens of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges stemming from the mistreatment of horses. County animal offi...
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Blagojevich says Rezko was 'sucked' in
Sep 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Friday that his convicted former fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko was "sucked" into a system and that lines "were crossed." Blagojevich has been ...
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Blagojevich says Rezko was 'sucked' in
Sep 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Friday that his convicted former fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko was "sucked" into a system and that lines "were crossed." Blagojevich has been ...
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Senate to vote on disputed ethics bill
Sep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois lawmakers are coming back to work next week so they can vote on ethics legislation. First, Senate President Emil Jones announced Thursday that he...