Articles filed under Illinois
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State beefs up genetic nondiscrimination lawAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A new state law strengthens protections against discrimination based on the results of sophisticated genetic tests that can pinpoint someone's risk of disease, bringing ...
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Downstate man killed in backhoe accidentAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - LITCHFIELD -- Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating the death of a 43-year-old Litchfield man, who was crushed by a backhoe while he was trying to load it o...
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Man charged in 2 crashes in less than 5 hoursAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - JERSEYVILLE -- A 32-year-old southern Illinois man is free on bond after being charged in two separate car crashes on the same day. Police say Bryan Kirchner of Jerseyvi...
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Bradley students must keep cell phones on during classesAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Bradley University is requiring faculty and staff to keep their cell phones turned on and ready during classes in the name of student safety. Bradley President...
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No charges filed after 55 dogs seizedAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - TUSCOLA -- A central Illinois prosecutor says he won't file charges against the owner of a home where authorities seized 55 dogs last week. Douglas County animal control...
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Attorney says second client was abused by priestAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - BELLEVILLE -- A lawyer whose client won a $5 million verdict against the Catholic Diocese of Belleville over allegations of sexual abuse says he has a second case to bri...
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John Edwards coming to U of IAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - URBANA -- Less than a month after John Edwards admitted having an extramarital affair, the University of Illinois says the two-time presidential candidate has agreed to ...
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Layoffs coming in comptroller's officeAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes plans to lay off employees and has instituted unpaid days off and a hiring freeze to deal with budget cuts. Hynes spokeswoma...
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Duckworth to speak on veterans issues at conventionAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Since losing her bid for Congress, Hoffman Estates resident Tammy Duckworth has kept in the spotlight as a spokeswoman for veterans as well as Democrats. Wednes...
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Democrats laying groundwork to capture more Congressional seatsAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - One of Jan Schakowsky's biggest applause lines as she addressed Illinois Democratic delegates Monday, came when she declared, "In 148 days, George Bush no longe...