Articles filed under Illinois
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Reimbursement rates are too lowNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A new study reveals Illinois reimburses foster parents at a rate far below the actual costs of caring for a foster child, according to a report released in October by th...
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Troubling prospect of dual Hillary/Bill Clinton presidencyNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - As the Democratic presidential race finally gets down to brass tacks, two issues are becoming paramount. But only one of them is clearly on the table. That is the issue...
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Judge refuses to extend ban on moment of silenceNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A federal judge today declined to expand his ban of a moment in silence in Northwest Suburban School District 214 to other districts statewide. But U.S. District Judge R...
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Hastert confirms he won't finish his termNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Rep. J. Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican, bade farewell to his colleagues Thursday, confirming that he will not...
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Veterans deserve better than they getNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Today, my flag goes to half staff for two brave young men who lost their lives while in service to our country -- Army Sgt. Joe Vanek, 22 of Elmhurst, who attended York ...
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Search for former officer's wife goes on as grand jury convenedNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The man who says he found Kathleen Savio dead in her bathtub three years ago says he's now been called by a grand jury convened to review her death while her ex-husband ...
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Government does very few things wellNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - In response to Burt Constable's Tuesday piece on how "Government can do more than wage war and collect taxes," I warn that the government does very few things well, and ...
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McLean County prosecutors seek new indictment against police sergeantNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - BLOOMINGTON -- McLean County prosecutors are asking a grand jury to consider a new indictment against a former police officer accused of raping four women. Jeff Pelo has...
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Briefs: Bond set in sex caseNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A 32-year-old Elk Grove Village man was ordered held on $75,000 bond Thursday on charges he carried on a two-year sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Fernando Moral...
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Briefs: Missing girl foundNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Authorities say a girl reported missing from her South Side Chicago home since Sunday has been found and is in good condition. Police said 11-year-old Sarah Montgomery w...