Articles filed under Illinois
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Burris confirms request for Blagojevich donationFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- U.S. Sen. Roland Burris admitted in a document released Saturday that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother asked him for campaign fundraising help before...
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So, how much stimulus do we get?Feb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - With President Barack Obama expected to sign the $787 billion economic stimulus package Monday, America is on the verge of a gold rush as counties, states and interest g...
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Text of Sen. Roland Burris affidavitFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - The following is the text of U.S. Sen. Roland Burris' affidavit to Illinois state Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, chairman of the Illinois House impeachment committee. It is ...
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At NIU, a picture of unity, sorrow, forbearanceFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - For some, the year seemed short. For others, an eternity. But prepared or not, Saturday was a time for those at Northern Illinois University to remember last year's shoo...
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Suburban students win memorial scholarshipsFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Five Northern Illinois University students, including three with suburban roots, were awarded the first "Forward, Together Forward" memorial scholarships, university off...
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NIU remembers, gathers hope for the futureFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Northern Illinois University students, staff and families gather today on the DeKalb campus to remember the tragedy that occurred one year ago. It has been a day of reme...
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Illinois offers Obama license platesFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - If you're an Illinois motorist, President Barack Obama now can grace your vehicle's bumper. Drivers can buy a set of temporary license plates featuring Obama's picture a...
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State Farm gets OK to leave Fla. marketFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the largest U.S. home insurer, received permission to withdraw from Florida's residential market after agreeing to transfer p...
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New governor opens mansion to publicFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Wrapping up his second week in office, Gov. Pat Quinn threw open the doors of Illinois' Executive Mansion to the public. Hundreds of people stood in line ...
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2 honored in alleged spree killer's arrestFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - GRANITE CITY -- FBI officials have honored two Granite City residents for their role in last summer's capture of accused spree killer Nicholas Sheley. FBI officials fro...