Illinois
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Three Democrats court backing of traditionally friendly union membershipSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - When you're preaching to the choir, it can be hard to convince that choir you're closer to God than the next preacher. Three Democratic presidential candidate...
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Tech glitches, politics delay Senate actionSep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate leaders continued talking Monday about adding casinos and spending billions on road, bridge and school construction, but the much-touted deal has y...
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Woman finds thrill in competitive singing
Sep 17, 2007 11:00 pm - PONTIAC -- When Sybil Perkins moved from Beaumont, Texas, and began attending Joliet West High School in the 1970s, it was a culture shock. There were no twirlers. In Te...
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Leaders meet, but gaps remain on mass transit, capital issues
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Tollway ramps reopen as crews work to repair gas main breakSep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Construction workers broke a four-inch natural gas line this afternoon near the intersection of Diehl Road and Freedom Commons Drive in north Naperville. Gas was turned ...
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Sex offenders at large?Sep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - The whereabouts of more than 8 percent of the sex offenders in Illinois -- and a good portion of those in the suburbs -- is uncertain, a Daily Herald analysis shows. An ...
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Ten years later, officials remember 'Roby Ridge' standoff
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Hillary's high school pals rallySep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - In the mid-'60s, they voted her Most Likely to Succeed. These days -- their hair a little grayer, the stakes a little higher but their faith in their high school classma...
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Proposal to limit municipal primaries faces oppositionSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Provisions in an already controversial Senate bill sent to the governor's desk likely would reduce the number of municipal primary elections. "That particular provision...
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Like others, Neale rides the cash cowSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - It seems that School District U-46's educational messiah joined the list of other public servants to threaten themselves into huge benefits. Now Connie Neale also joins ...