Articles filed under Political Figures
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Ceiling collapses at Thomson prisonNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - THOMSON -- A drywall ceiling collapsed in a minimum security wing at the Thomson Correctional Center. Illinois Corrections Department spokesman Derek Schnapp says the wi...
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Governor blasts Pace salaries as transit agency raises ratesNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich ripped Pace officials Monday following reports they have fattened their salaries as they raise fares for riders. As the governor took questions fro...
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Obamas work fitness into daily routineNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama - half of the fabulously fit new first couple. Both Presid...
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So far, we haven't seen much changeNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - It is often said that you can judge a persons character by those he associates with. I wonder if that holds true with politicians. Another cliché is that politics make s...
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Not the time to focus on abortionNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The Catholic Church is exercising bad timing in creating conflict over our recent, history making election that swept President-elect Barack Obama into the White House c...
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Obama must adopt a shelter puppyNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Upon reading the Nov. 16 article regarding the grave economic plight of animal shelters, it dawned on me just how important it would be if President-elect Obama adopts a...
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New Senate president raises hopesNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois lawmakers don't hear much good news these days. The budget is falling apart. Schools are struggling. Top leaders are feuding. So the selection of...
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New York elementary school is renamed for ObamaNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK _ At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama. The Hempstead Union Free School D...
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Judge blocks layoffs at Pontiac prisonNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - A judge has temporarily blocked the state from laying off workers at a central Illinois prison it plans to close by the end of the year. Livingston County Judge R. Micha...
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Pointed comments, short and sweetNov 21, 2008 10:00 pm - I will make my letter short and sweet. First: Why don't banks and other convenience stores arm their employees and someone just plug thieves? That's why we have guns - ...