Articles filed under Illinois
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Hearing on Drew Peterson's weapons postponedMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - A judge is postponing a decision on whether to order authorities to hand over guns seized during a search of Drew Peterson's house to the former police sergeant's adult ...
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State plans traps to catch emerald ash borerMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Several hundred traps to catch the emerald ash borer will be installed in trees around Illinois in a state-led effort to determine the extent of infestation. Warren Goet...
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State hate crime panel still stuck in limboMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- After religious divisions paralyzed a state commission on hate crimes, Illinois lawmakers wanted a fresh start. They created a new version of the Governor...
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Illinois hits record low in new TB casesMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The state of Illinois has hit a record low when it comes to the number of new tuberculosis cases. Illinois health officials say 521 active cases of TB wer...
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The buzz over alcoholic energy drinksMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- At first glance, it looks like a Web site with doodles straight from a teenager's notebook. The design is reminiscent of "Napoleon Dynamite," with bright...
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Tuition rates may go up 8 percent at University of IllinoisMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Trustees at the University of Illinois are to consider a proposal that would boost tuition at its Champaign and Chicago campuses by 8 percent next school ye...
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Building a better IllinoisMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Two beltway veterans are trying to accomplish what state lawmakers haven't been able to for years: reach consensus on a statewide construction program. Fo...
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Businessman files suit, claims Rezko 'betrayed' himMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad has filed a lawsuit against Antoin "Tony" Rezko, claiming the indicted political fundraiser swindled him out of ...
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Revamping the path to collegeMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Weak school support and financial aid hurdles can derail even the most qualified students on the road to college, says a new study that could be instructive for suburban...
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Obama camp: Clinton should know betterMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - MEDFORD, Ore. -- Former President Clinton is using divisive tactics and unfairly trying to question Barack Obama's patriotism, a retired general who has a prominent role...