Illinois
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State to step up probe into low 2007 test scoresNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - Illinois education officials said Friday they're looking to hire an independent party to explore the issue of lackluster high school test scores on the 2007 Prairie Stat...
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How toxic were 5 Illinoisans?
Nov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- While she traveled the world with the Navy, Stephanie Felten said she carefully considered the food and consumer products she bought, figuring other countries...
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Friends, family have given up hope
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Our community colleges need aidNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - I write to express concerns from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association regarding state funding for community college districts. Illinois state funding for ...
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Obama pledges to help protect workers' pensions
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Evanston-Skokie schools won't force silence on teachers
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Hillary Clinton's expensive plansNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The Boston Globe quoted Hillary: "I have a million ideas. The country can't afford them all!" How true. The plans she totes as "for the common good" might reach the one...
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Briefs: New CTA deadline in placeNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The Chicago Transit Authority has approved a set of service cuts and fare hikes that will take effect Jan. 20 if the agency doesn't receive state government funding. The...
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Midwest governors to candidates: Protect the Great Lakes
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In Oxford, George is just another visitorNov 07, 2007 10:00 pm - OXFORD, Wis. -- George who? While Illinoisans were treated this week to minute-by-minute updates on the status of George Ryan's freedom, the 536 people of the...