Illinois
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Obama opposes rail dealMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Add Illinois senator and presidential hopeful Barack Obama to those opposing Canadian National's plan to buy the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co. In a letter to Barri...
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Clinton shows future presidential stuff in her refusal to quit the raceMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - The New York Times recently ran down the list of women who might someday become the nation's first female president. Out of both courtesy and caution, it included Hillar...
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Man charged with attempted murder in house blast
May 19, 2008 11:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- A Belleville man is accused of trying to kill his wife and their 5-year-old daughter with natural gas moments before their house exploded. St. Clair County...
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Law would help track abusive teachersMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- State and regional education officials would be told whenever a teacher is fired or quits under suspicion of student abuse, under a proposed law the Ill...
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There's no nominee yet, Clinton reminds Obama
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State issuing trail grantsMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Illinois is to receive nearly $950,000 to improve trails in counties across the state from the federal Recreational Trails Program. The Illinois Greenways and Trails Cou...
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Report criticizes GOP power broker over hotel deal
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Truck crashes, spills 14 tons of Oreos
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Aurora casino finedMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois Gaming Board has fined an Aurora casino $800,000 for sending promotional materials to problem gamblers in violation of an agency program. The penalty was as...
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Worker says he was fired to protect governor