Illinois
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Blagojevich calls another meeting with lawmakers
Jul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to meet again with Illinois' top lawmakers to work out a compromise on a massive statewide construction program. Blagojevich says he plans to ...
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Report: Illinois beaches 1st in bacteria levels
Jul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A new report says Illinois has the most coastal beaches in the country with water samples exceeding acceptable levels of bacteria, such as E. coli. The report from the N...
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Bond set for murder suspect
Jul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Bond has been set at $2.5 million for a man accused of strangling his mother. During a hearing Monday in Peoria County Circuit Court, State's Attorney Kevin Ly...
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Falling tree kills southern Illinois man
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The coroner in southern Illinois' Williamson County says a 68-year-old man was killed over the weekend when a tree fell onto him. Coroner Mike Burke says Dennis Davie of...
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty against Sheley
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - GALESBURG -- Knox County prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty against an Illinois man suspected of killing eight people in two states. Judge Steven Bordner als...
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Couple to give away home in essay contest
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DANVILLE -- A 3,400-square-foot house in eastern Illinois could be all yours for the unbelievable price of 500 words or less. Debbie Yacoubian and Rafael Morrero are hol...
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WIU wants engineering school in Moline
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Western Illinois University officials say they are committed to temporarily locating the engineering program in Moline, pending approval of the program by the Illinois B...
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U of I a top 20 party school; Wheaton College 'stone-cold sober'
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The University of Florida can raise a glass to another national title -- best party school in the country. The Gators, known for wild celebrations f...
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Baby dies in camping accident
Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - COLONA -- Authorities say a second child has died after a tree limb fell on a tent during a family camping trip. Nine-month-old Savannah Stuebs died Sunday at OSF Saint ...
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Study: Ill. is 43rd in black male graduation rate
Jul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - A new national study says Illinois is near the bottom of the pack when it comes to the percentage of black male students who graduate from high school. The report by the...