Illinois
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Madigan pitches gambling plan to fix cash woesDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - With a mass transit doomsday just weeks away, one of the state's top Democrats lent his support to a massive gambling expansion Monday in hopes of keeping the buses and ...
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Feds to Metra: Transit gridlock might kill rail upgrades, new projectsDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Gridlock in Springfield could lead to disastrous consequences for Chicago-area mass transit even beyond higher fares and service cuts, federal lawmakers warned today. Th...
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State legislators propose Chicago casino, slots at Arlington ParkDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A gambling plan to pay for road, bridge and school construction was unveiled by Democratic leaders Monday and could be put to a vote as soon as next week. ...
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Do state troopers get enough training?
Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- A crash that killed two sisters has raised questions about whether Illinois State Police troopers get adequate training in the handling of their vehicles, ...
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Civil rights icon: Obama not ready to be president
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Man dies after 13 years in coma; murder charges may be coming
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High court to post oral arguments on Web
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Lockport teen accused of murder
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A tale of two candidate visitsDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Two presidential contenders stopped in Chicago on Friday to give a little attention -- in their own, unique ways -- to Illinois voters in the march toward the state's Fe...
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Watch out for thorns when looking for Rose Bowl ticketsDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illini fans are urged to be wary of ticket and travel scams as a New Year's Day Rose Bowl showdown with USC draws near. State consumer protection official...