Illinois
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Mich. driver who killed 5 in crash to leave prison
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - WESTVILLE, Ind. -- A newspaper says a truck driver convicted in a 2006 crash that killed four Taylor University students and a staff member -- including a St. Charles wo...
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Who will replace Obama in the Senate?Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - If Barack Obama wins the presidency, he may be the leader of the free world - but he won't have the power to pick his own U.S. Senate replacement. That plum assignment f...
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Democrats' detente lasts only a dayAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - While Illinois Democrats gathered Thursday to see Chicago's Barack Obama become the first black man to accept the party's nomination for president, Gov. Rod Bla...
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Budget cuts claim 11 state parks, 13 historic sites, 325 jobsAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - While Illinois Democrats gathered Thursday to see Chicago's Barack Obama become the first black man to accept the party's nomination for president, Gov. Rod Bla...
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State beefs up genetic nondiscrimination law
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A new state law strengthens protections against discrimination based on the results of sophisticated genetic tests that can pinpoint someone's risk of disease, bringing ...
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Downstate man killed in backhoe accident
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - LITCHFIELD -- Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating the death of a 43-year-old Litchfield man, who was crushed by a backhoe while he was trying to load it o...
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Man charged in 2 crashes in less than 5 hours
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - JERSEYVILLE -- A 32-year-old southern Illinois man is free on bond after being charged in two separate car crashes on the same day. Police say Bryan Kirchner of Jerseyvi...
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Bradley students must keep cell phones on during classes
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Bradley University is requiring faculty and staff to keep their cell phones turned on and ready during classes in the name of student safety. Bradley President...
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No charges filed after 55 dogs seized
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - TUSCOLA -- A central Illinois prosecutor says he won't file charges against the owner of a home where authorities seized 55 dogs last week. Douglas County animal control...
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Attorney says second client was abused by priest
Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- A lawyer whose client won a $5 million verdict against the Catholic Diocese of Belleville over allegations of sexual abuse says he has a second case to bri...