Articles filed under Illinois
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Worker falls to death on construction siteJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- A construction worker has fallen 65 feet to his death at a hotel being built in western Henrico County. Police say 25-year-old Mathew Hawf died instantl...
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Casino revenue on declineJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - METROPOLIS -- A drop in the number of customers at Harrah's Metropolis Casino riverboat is translating into not only in a decline in casino revenues but also a decline i...
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Blagojevich calls another meeting with lawmakersJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to meet again with Illinois' top lawmakers to work out a compromise on a massive statewide construction program. Blagojevich says he plans to ...
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Report: Illinois beaches 1st in bacteria levelsJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A new report says Illinois has the most coastal beaches in the country with water samples exceeding acceptable levels of bacteria, such as E. coli. The report from the N...
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Bond set for murder suspectJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Bond has been set at $2.5 million for a man accused of strangling his mother. During a hearing Monday in Peoria County Circuit Court, State's Attorney Kevin Ly...
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Falling tree kills southern Illinois manJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The coroner in southern Illinois' Williamson County says a 68-year-old man was killed over the weekend when a tree fell onto him. Coroner Mike Burke says Dennis Davie of...
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty against SheleyJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - GALESBURG -- Knox County prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty against an Illinois man suspected of killing eight people in two states. Judge Steven Bordner als...
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Couple to give away home in essay contestJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DANVILLE -- A 3,400-square-foot house in eastern Illinois could be all yours for the unbelievable price of 500 words or less. Debbie Yacoubian and Rafael Morrero are hol...
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WIU wants engineering school in MolineJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Western Illinois University officials say they are committed to temporarily locating the engineering program in Moline, pending approval of the program by the Illinois B...
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U of I a top 20 party school; Wheaton College 'stone-cold sober'Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The University of Florida can raise a glass to another national title -- best party school in the country. The Gators, known for wild celebrations f...