Articles filed under Illinois
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Court OKs suits on retaliation in race casesMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON The Supreme Court has ruled workers who face retaliation after complaining about race discrimination may sue their employers under a Civil War-era law. The c...
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Rezko jury alters work scheduleMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The federal court jury deliberating charges against political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko has told the judge it plans to work late two nights this week "to help concl...
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New crusader for tollwayMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois Toll Highway Authority is unveiling a new cartoon mascot -- a cross-eyed caped crusader. Captain Tollway is a muscled cartoon character being debuted along...
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State assistance for problem eating?May 26, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Melissa Traub was barely a teenager when the first symptoms of anorexia surfaced. Not long after, she also began battling bulimia. She bounced in and out ...
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Foster hopes to create fund to aid military familiesMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Illinois' newest congressman is sponsoring legislation aimed at helping military families nationwide who face financial hardship when loved ones are called for active du...
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Currency ruling a win for the blindMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois Council of the Blind hails the May 20 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which states the Department of the T...
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Neglected animals found in downstate vanMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - SWANSEA -- A woman who was once charged with hoarding 127 animals in Granite City has been taken into custody again for keeping a van full of poorly fed, filthy cats and...
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Museum documenting Illinois' vanishing agricultural historyMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - When a network television news show recently needed a Chicago-area example of a dairy farm, the crew knew exactly where to go. It wasn't hard to pinpoint. With 625 milki...
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Dems want inmate legislationMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - A trio of House Democrats say they want to introduce legislation designed to restrict the time inmates can be held at the Tamms Correctional Center. The bill would limit...
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With latest rejection, Ryan's only hope is a presidential pardonMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - With the U.S. Supreme Court refusing Tuesday to hear former Gov. George Ryan's appeal, Ryan's attorney announced he will ask President Bush for clemency. "In my opinion,...