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23 hrs ago | Alton Telegraph

Quinn: violent criminals not released early

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that he explicitly barred his prison director from including violent criminals in early release programs - including one that wasn't revealed to the public - while his Democratic opponent hammered the governor for the "bungled" program.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

PeoriaTimes-Observer

Fans waiting for the last flicker of 'Guiding Light'

Doris Behrens of Sherman, formerly of Jerome, was a new bride when she began watching "Guiding Light" in 1955.

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Mon Aug 03, 2009

Cbs2chicago.com

Gov. Pat Quinn

Share + Jul 31, 2009 3:11 pm US/Central Gov. Pat Quinn announcedA his intentionsA Friday to cut 2,600 state jobs and to make most state employees take 12A unpaid days off each, as part of a plan to help balance the budget.

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Sat Aug 01, 2009

Northwest Herald

Quinna s budget plan presents bad news for students, prisons

CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn used his new authority over the state budget on Friday to reduce spending cuts for programs that help abused children and other vulnerable Illinois residents while offering bad news for prison guards, college students and more.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Northwest Herald

Senate president holds up state budget

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers thought they sent the governor a bare-bones budget to keep state agencies running during a financial crisis.

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