Illinois
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State may reroute gas tax dollars to patch CTA, RTANov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- State lawmakers could vote this week to take taxes suburban motorists pay at the pump and send the cash to the region's train and bus agencies. It's the l...
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Lawyer for Drew Peterson hails FBI joining in search for missing woman
Nov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - The lawyer for Drew Peterson is hailing the joining of the FBI in the search for the man's missing wife. Attorney Joel Brodsky says he hopes the arrival of the federal a...
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Television anchor Drury was 'consummate journalistNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Longtime Chicago television anchor John Drury died at his home in Wheaton after a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, said Jennifer Graves, a vice ...
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Peoria requests cash for Taser cameras
Nov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - One central Illinois city could spend nearly $100,000 to install cameras on 250 Taser guns used by police in an effort to quell claims of misuse and to prevent abuse. Th...
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Hillary Clinton wants free trade that doesn't hurt workersNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Where does Hillary Clinton stand on economic issues? Is she a "Clintonian," the heir to the pro-globalization views of her husband? Or is she part of the growing movemen...
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FBI says it will help in search for Stacy Peterson
Nov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - FBI to assist with search for missing Illinois woman The FBI will join the search for Stacy Peterson, the missing wife of a former suburban police sergeant, according to...
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Wis. company recalls tainted beef
Nov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A company voluntarily recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef products after two people were sickened, possibly by the E. coli bacteria, the U.S....
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Was congressman racially profiled?
Nov 23, 2007 10:00 pm - A claim by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis that he was the victim of racial profiling during a traffic stop will be investigated thoroughly, the Chicago Police Department said. Th...
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Madigan proposes more casinos, new eyes
Nov 23, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Riverboat gambling already is big business in Illinois, but soon could get much bigger -- a major expansion could put the state in the company of Nevada a...
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Wilmette rethinks green incentive
Nov 23, 2007 10:00 pm - A year ago, North suburban Wilmette rolled out discounts for environmentally friendly cars. Now village leaders are poised to charge gas-guzzlers and hybrids alike a sa...