Illinois
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Tuition on the way up?Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to give $300-per-child tax rebates to help families make ends meet, but they may need it to help cover rising tuition under his...
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Inspired by a woman's leadership - as long as it's provided by a manFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, I got a sarcastic e-mail from a Hillary supporter. She forwarded a crack made by Howard Wolfson, Clinton's media man, about Obama. "Senator Clinton," he scof...
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12-year-old girl makes dramatic rescue of her siblings from house fire
Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - EAST ST. LOUIS -- As flames consumed her home and prevented her parents from helping, a quick-thinking 12-year-old girl saved two younger siblings Saturday by kicking ou...
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Photographers gain access to high school playoffsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A timeout has been called in a dispute over news photographers' access to Illinois high school sports events. The Illinois High School Association on Friday suspended it...
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GOP nominee for Weller's seat withdrawsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The Republican nominee to replace retiring GOP Congressman Jerry Weller is withdrawing from the race. In a statement released Friday, Tim Baldermann says he can't juggle...
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Brookfield Zoo razes goat exhibitFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - For 72 years, a 35-foot-high hill has dominated the west side of Brookfield Zoo. On Thursday, the landmark exhibit was torn down to make room for a new habitat. What wil...
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Extend helping hand to community in painFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - To Our Community. In the days to come we will all try to fathom why. Why did the gunman do what he did? Why didn't someone do something to stop it? Why? Why? Why? The...
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Justices: Violence is a part of some sportsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Hockey is an inherently violent sport and just because there are penalties and injuries, that doesn't mean players can sue each other, the Illinois Suprem...
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One more way to aid veteransFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth is asking Illinois residents to make a donation on their 2007 state tax returns to help fund four care h...
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Madigan, Jackson help homeownersFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on Thursday urged homeowners in danger of losing their homes to call their mortgage comp...