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53 min ago | Northwest Herald

Ill. lawmakers near finish line on budget

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees union members, friends and family rally Wednesday against proposed pension legislation outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

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3 hrs ago | IllinoisHomepage.net

One Hurt in Champaign Shooting

Police found one person hurt after reports of gunfire overnight Monday. Police were called to the corner of Green and Locust St.

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4 hrs ago | American Thinker

'His heart's blood has written upon the flag he loved so well...'

You've never heard of Sgt. George Poundstone of tiny Grand Ridge, IL. Poundstone was a member if the 53rd Illinois infantry regiment that mustered in during 1862.

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Sun May 27, 2012

WIFR

Closer Look: Illinois lawmakers near finish line

Illinois lawmakers say they just might manage to cut pension costs, strengthen the Medicaid system and pass a budget on schedule.

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WEEK-TV

IL House looks to cut millions from education budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Even though most schools are out for the summer, administrators may soon have a heavier workload as they plan for next year.

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Hawk Eye

Officials: Look for permits on carnival rides

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding families visiting carnivals and amusement parks this season to look for current permit stickers on the rides.

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Sat May 26, 2012

The News-Gazette

Philo Road project may be in jeopardy

A $1.1 million project to rebuild a deteriorating section of Philo Road in Urbana may be in jeopardy after the discovery of legal opinions that appear to bar the county from participating in its reconstruction.

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BlabberMouth.net

Evanescence: Pro-Shoot Footage Of Entire Rock in Rio Lisbon Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of EVANESCENCE 's entire performance at this year's edition of the Rock In Rio Lisbon festival - shot yesterday in Lisbon, Portugal - can be seen below.

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Quincy Journal

IL House approves cigarette tax hike

The Illinois House approved a cigarette tax hike of a $1 per pack, pushing it from 98 cents to $1.98.A The measure passed as supporters watched the number of yes votes hit 60, the minimum number needed for approval.

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Fri May 25, 2012

The Times

'Heart's Blood:' Flag saved by hero needs saving

Mortally wounded Civil War Sgt. George Poundstone of Grand Ridge was bleeding very badly on the battlefield.

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Illinoisreview

Illinois Policy Institute blasts IL Republican support for ObamaCare

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Late Thursday, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation that would implement ObamaCare two years ahead of schedule in Cook County.

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WIFR

Wisconsin Recall Election Debate Tonight

Things could get fiery tonight at the first debate between Wisconsin's embattled Governor Scott Walker and his democratic opponent Tom Barrett.

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WIFR

Money for former death row inmate in budget bill

A budget bill awaiting action by the Illinois House of Representatives includes $2.5 million to pay for a State Police settlement with a former death row inmate.

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WIFR

Madigan: Retirement Age Won't be Raised to 67

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says it would be unconstitutional to force current state employees to work to age 67 before collecting full retirement benefits.

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Thu May 24, 2012

The Daily Gazette

Lawmakers slash health care for the poor in Dixon IL, Sterling, IL and Rock Falls IL

Peg Cleggett of Kankakee rallies with fellow American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees union members at a rally against proposed pension legislation outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield Wednesday.

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WIFR

IL Lawmakers Slash Health Care for the Poor

Illinois lawmakers are taking a major step on the state's budget problems by slashing health care services for the poor.

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Illinoisreview

Tell them to say NO to tax hikes and ObamaCare

You are making a difference, but we're not done yet. Phones at the statehouse have been ringing off the hook since we alerted you last week to mischief in Springfield regarding plans to hike taxes and implement ObamaCare early under the guise of "Medicaid reform." Concerned citizens are weighing in against misguided policy deals and demanding real ... (more)

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WFAE-FM Charlotte

Researchers Find Link Between Isolated State Capitals, Corruption

Despite the misspelling and grammar error, the tee-shirt message is clear on a protester at the Illinois capitol on May 16, 2012.

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Memphis Commercial Appeal

Illinois House passes gambling expansion bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House took another run at expanding legalized gambling Wednesday, approving a plan for a Chicago-based casino and four others and challenging Gov.

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Wed May 23, 2012

RiverBender.com

Illinois Cares Rx Funding In Limbo

It's never too late in Springfield at least, that's what supporters of a senior citizens' prescription drug program hope.

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