Articles filed under Illinois
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Illinois universities await overdue state fundsJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- The state's public universities are waiting for tens of millions of dollars in long-overdue state funding, but most say they're not ready to follow the Univ...
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George Ryan again nominated for Nobel PrizeJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Former Gov. George Ryan, now sitting in a federal prison cell, has again been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by an outspoken death penalty opponent. U...
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Illinois universities await overdue state fundsJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- The state's public universities are waiting for tens of millions of dollars in long-overdue state funding, but most say they're not ready to follow the Univ...
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Hoffman knows how to fight corruptionJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - We are quickly approaching the primary election date of Feb. 2. There are many choices of candidates in both parties. I believe the best choice for Illinois Senate is Da...
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Panel: Close prison eyed for Gitmo detaineesJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - A panel of state lawmakers voted Wednesday to recommend closing a prison in rural northwestern Illinois so it can be sold to the federal government to house Guantanamo B...
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Ill. press group names executive directorJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Press Association has named a new executive director, ending a six-month search. Southern Illinoisan publisher Dennis DeRossett will succeed ...
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Amtrak train from Chicago derails in Ark., no injuries reportedJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - HIGGINSON, Ark.-- An Amtrak train from Chicago has derailed in Arkansas. Amtrak spokeswoman Karina Romero says no injuries were reported when the Texas Eagle derailed ju...
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Quinn names safety chief to oversee prison releaseJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn has chosen a veteran Chicago police officer to oversee prison early release programs that have become a political liability for the Democra...
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Murphy campaign backed by Senate GOP leaderJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno endorsed Sen. Matt Murphy in the crowded race for lieutenant governor Wednesday, saying it will be her only endo...
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Thomson deal splits local lawmakersJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A dozen state lawmakers, including two local members, are poised to recommend today whether Illinois should close and sell the Thomson Correctional Center,...