Articles filed under Illinois
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Missing Ill. man found in stolen car sunk in lakeMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - HUDSON -- Officials in central Illinois say a body found in a stolen car is that of a 61-year-old Macon County man who had been reported missing. Hudson police say the c...
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A guide to Blago-cabularyMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich offered views of politics and his ouster from office, among other things, during a two-hour gig as radio talk show host Wednesday morning. "T...
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MLS chief: St. Louis needs more partners for bidMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - COLLINSVILLE -- Major League Soccer's chief executive has some advice for a group looking to lure a franchise to southwestern Illinois -- find more partners and investor...
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Rod Blagojevich, media star: 2-hour stint on WLS used to attack QuinnMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - WLS 890-AM turned its airwaves over to Rod Blagojevich for a couple hours Wednesday, as the disgraced former governor filled in for vacationing radio talk show hosts and...
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Citizens could get new voice on tollway movesMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The state tollway board would be forced to listen to and vote on citizen demands if a proposal approved Wednesday by the Illinois House becomes law. Under ...
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Free tax assistance available locallyMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - State and nonprofit tax assistance providers are urging working families to seek free tax assistance to maximize their refunds from last year's tax payments. They shoul...
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Body of Wis. man found in DeKalbMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - DE KALB -- The body of a Wisconsin man missing since Christmas has been found in DeKalb. Police say a passerby found the body of 56-year-old James Verduin of West Allis,...
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Head-scratching policy: How Quinn's sales tax change could affect youMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans suffering from dry, flaky scalps and chafing rashes could soon find themselves paying a bit more for shampoos and lotions on store shelves tout...
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Former 'enemy combatant' pleads not guiltyMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- A man locked up for seven years since being accused of plotting terrorist attacks in the U.S. as an al-Qaida sleeper agent pleaded not guilty to federal charge...
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U of I gets $12 million gift from alumnaMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - URBANA -- The University of Illinois is $12 million richer thanks to a woman who graduated from the school 65 years ago. University officials say the bequest comes from ...