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The governor's office says Congress has picked Illinois to join a program that helps military families in need. via WAND-TV Decatur

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“I hope one day we'll reach a broader consensus here in Illinois, but that day is not here yet.”

A state representative said Thursday he hopes the California Supreme Court decision on gay marriage "sets a tone" that will bolster support for his proposal to legalize civil unions in Illinois. via Journal Star

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Larry McKeon, the first openly gay member of the Illinois state legislature, died Tuesday in Springfield, Ill., the Chicago Tribune reports. via Advocate

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“He's very contemplative, but he also has a sense of humor”

Nobel laureate and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa shared an honor bestowed on him in Springfield Tuesday with others, including those who suffered under or fought against the past ... via State Journal-Register

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“That's what I learned to drive on. It had the shift on a column. We like to froze to death in that thing.”

Not all of the vehicles on display at this weekend's Jeep reunion in Springfield were designed to slog through knee-deep mud or climb a boulder-strewn hill. via State Journal-Register

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The Sangamon County Board is not going to vote on a resolution that asks Governor Rod Blagojevich and state lawmakers to abstain from adding any more gun laws to the books in Illinois. via WAND-TV Decatur

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“Because he's real and he has confidence in his own competence”

In this file photo of Oct. 12, 2004, Illinois Democratic candidate Barack Obama smiles during the first Senatorial debate of his campaign for the United States Senate at the Old Sate Capitol in Springfield, ... via Kansas.com

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Harkin optimistic farm bill will become law Authorities identify victim in homicide investigation House votes to reject legislative pay raises Facebook, states agree on new safeguards Afternoon News to Go -- ... via WQAD-TV Moline

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Gov. Rod Blagojevich will deliver the keynote address at Illinois' 27th annual Holocaust Memorial Observance, to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Old Capitol State Historic Site. via State Journal-Register

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“When at last he decided to run for the Illinois Senate , he called to ask for my help and I was eager to give it”

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick tells audiences a funny story about donating to Barack Obama as an Illinois state Senate candidate, yet after a media inquiry, he said Tuesday he can't find proof of any such ... via Examiner.com

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