Articles filed under Illinois
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Obama 'bitter' over commentsApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - STEELTON, Penn. -- Democrat Barack Obama lashed out Sunday at rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, mocking her vocal support for gun rights and saying her record in the Senate ...
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Huskies for Hokies: NIU plans vigil to mark anniversary of Va. Tech shootingsApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - DEKALB -- Northern Illinois University has announced plans for a candlelight vigil to mark the anniversary of the shootings at Virginia Tech that left 33 people, includi...
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For sale: 'Car Kabob' landmarkApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - A towering sculpture of eight cars made famous in the movie "Wayne's World" has been listed for sale on eBay. The Berwyn landmark is named the Spindle and features cars ...
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New security cameras, emergency phones for Illinois rest stopsApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois highway authorities are installing new security cameras and emergency phones at rest areas around the state. Officials say the upgrades will give...
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Legal breakdown of request for NIU shooter's gun cardApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Freedom of Information Act guarantees that anyone, not just reporters, can obtain copies of public records kept by the government. The Daily Herald fi...
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Requests for gunman's FOID deniedApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- After a gunman burst into a Northern Illinois University classroom and killed five students, the state police quickly spread the word that the shooter had...
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Wilmette police investigate after reported cougar sightingsApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban Chicago authorities are investigating after receiving several calls reporting alleged cougar sightings. Wilmette police say they received calls from four reside...
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Blagojevich refuses to disclose files of people he's pardonedApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- A board appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich has done an about-face and refuses to release details surrounding the people whose criminal pasts he's pardoned....
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Gov. appoints head of new agency to negotiate electric ratesApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- State government is turning to someone with a history of getting a good deal to help get Illinois consumers the best electric rates available. Gov. Rod Bl...
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Colbert taking his 'report' to Philadelphia for Democratic primaryApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Stephen Colbert's bid for the presidency may have fallen short, but he's still determined to influence the race. On Monday, "The Colbert Report" will begin a...