Illinois
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Alleged bomber 'The Bishop' fails to get bond
Jul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - A federal judge reversed a lower court decision Wednesday and refused to set bond for an Iowa man accused of sending threats and two pipe bombs to brokerages and signing...
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Democrats face off in rare impeachment fight
Jul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Three of the state's governors have served time. Scores of legislators and aldermen have gotten into legal trouble over the years. But Illinois politician...
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No state budget leaves schools, others in limboJun 30, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Increased education and health care spending projects, along with the rest of the $59.2 billion Illinois budget, hang in limbo as the state appears likely ...
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Cops seek Sterling murder suspect
Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Police are still looking for a suspect they believe beat a 93-year-old Sterling man to death, and another man faces an obstruction of justice charge in the investigation...
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State pays $2.2 million for hotel litigation fees
Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - COLLINSVILLE -- A published report says Illinois paid nearly $2.2 million in legal fees over the last 13 years trying to recoup taxpayer money loaned to two hotels and a...
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Cops: Downstate man accused of theft flees country
Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - A Peoria Heights restaurant owner facing bad check charges has left the country while out on bail, and authorities are not sure just how it happened. And the alleged vic...
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Blagojevich signs preschool funding bill
Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - EVANSTON -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich has signed an early childhood learning bill that will continue funding preschools across Illinois. The governor was surrounded by more t...
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Friendly media aren't bothered by Obama's flip-floppingJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - ˆ "To be clear: Barack will support a filibuster of any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies." -- Obama spokesman Bill Burton, Oct. ...
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Thousands without electricity after storms
Jun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Strong thunderstorms moved across Illinois Saturday, producing hail and high winds that left tens of thousands of customers without electricity. ComEd says its crews ha...
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Teen charged in wreath burning
Jun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - SANDWICH, Ill. -- Police have charged a 17-year-old girl from Sandwich for allegedly setting fire to a wreath set up at a local park to honor veterans. Police say witnes...