Articles filed under Illinois
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Kirk to run for Obama's old Senate seatJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - With a popular Republican ex-governor at his side and the state GOP chairman in the audience, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk announced his candidacy for Senate Monday, hoping for a...
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Gov. Quinn spends weekend visiting troops in IraqJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that he spent the weekend visiting American troops and military leaders in a surprise trip to Iraq and Kuwait along with four other U...
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Suspect free on bond in train-bulldozer accidentJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - COLLINSVILLE -- A man accused of driving a bulldozer onto some southwestern Illinois railroad tracks where it was rammed by a train is free on bond. Collinsville Police ...
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Comptroller builds mighty war chest for next statewide runJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD --- Comptroller Daniel Hynes reported Monday that he has built up a campaign bankroll of $3.5 million as he considers challenging Gov. Pat Quinn in next year...
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New state budget is far from adequateJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The Illinois General Assembly has fumbled yet another opportunity to act responsibly on the state budget. At a time when Illinois' children, as well as the sick and the ...
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Freeport gets wooden statue of Harry CarayJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - FREEPORT -- Chicago's Wrigley Field has a life-sized statue of sportscaster Harry Caray, and now Little Cubs Field in Freeport has one, too. But Chicago's is bronze, and...
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8 skeletons removed from Peoria library siteJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Eight sets of human skeletal remains have been removed by archaeologists excavating the site of a public library addition in Peoria. Midwest Archaeological Res...
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Entries for state fair parade floats being takenJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Springfield -- The deadline to participate in the Illinois State fair Twilight Parade in Springfield is approaching. Fairgoers have until July 24 to enter a float in the...
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New Blagojevich attorney to be announcedJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Rod Blagojevich's defense team is preparing to announce a new member, possibly Wednesday when the former governor's attorneys are due to meet with federal Judge James B....
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New rail money to put the 'go' back in ChicagoJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - When a train screeches to a halt in Chicago, freight and passenger trains from as far away as Baltimore or Los Angeles are sometimes forced to apply their brakes as well...