Illinois
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Blago using state workers to build budget support
Apr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich, never shy about using taxpayer resources to push his agenda, is once again marshaling state employees to build backing for his budge...
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Agriculture cut plans under fireApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - People are lining up in Springfield to complain about the governor's plans to cut money from agriculture programs. Gov. Rod Blagojevich is threatening to withhold money...
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Account of Lincoln assassination donated to museum
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Sex offender law tweaked
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How voters could decide future of taxApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Just days after the Illinois House rejected a possible tax increase on the state's wealthiest individuals, the Illinois Senate is advancing a similar plan...
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Former cop clearedApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - A former Maywood police officer has been acquitted of charges he tipped off a gang leader about a 2005 police drug raid. An investigation intended to net drug dealers wh...
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Recall debate killed by grade-school anticsApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- What some lawmakers referred to as grade-school antics Wednesday likely squashed voters' chances to choose whether they want the ability to recall the gov...
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Defense tries to distance Rezko from kickback schemesApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Key prosecution witness Stuart Levine has left the building, his testimony now completed. But Antoin "Tony" Rezko's attorney still is trying to convince jurors that Levi...
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Quinn stumps for recall amendment
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Parolee rules changeApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois Department of Corrections has changed its policy when it comes to domestic violence by parolees. An arrest warrant would be issued automatically to any paro...