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13 hrs ago | Northwest Herald

Different governor, same gridlock

Then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich shakes hands with Then-Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn at victory party in Chicago after they were re-elected Nov.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

The State

States set to ring in Independence Day sans budget

Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

Chicago Tribune

The Lincoln route from Springfield, Ill., to Washington, D.C.

This is a list of the cities, villages and hamlets where Abraham Lincoln gave a speech of one sort or another on his 12-day pre-inaugural trip from Feb.

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Springfield News Leader

Step up, help out Springfield

Think of it as a financial ice storm. Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal called for volunteers as he highlighted the city's fiscal emergency this week.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Illinois Times

Korean War National Museum comes to downtown Springfield | Temporary...

Members of the Honor Guard present the colors as the St. Andrewa TMs Society of Central Illinois Pipes and Drums prepares to perform.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderd...

Ask AP: Debt and interest rates, Afghan poppies

The U.S. government has been plunging deeper and deeper into debt, and the White House expects the budget deficit to get close to $2 trillion by the end of the year.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Sox stars protest cuts in foster-care services

As the heart of the White Sox offense went to bat against possible state cuts for human services, Gov.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Cbs2chicago.com

State Budget Deadline Looms With No Deal In Sight

Jun 30, 2009 10:26 am US/Central SPRINGFIELD, Ill. When the clock strikes midnight Tuesday night, the Illinois budget year will end without a new budget in sight, and Gov.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

KSPR

Springfield's Red Light Cameras, Two Years Later

It isn't the number of tickets issued, but the visibility of the cameras that makes the program a success.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

STLtoday

Rally in Springfield greets legislators who already have voted down the tax proposal.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois legislators returning to Springfield Tuesday to reconsider a proposed state income tax hike were greeted by thousands of social service providers and clients demanding its passage.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

WHOI

Lawmakers Leave Budget Crisis in Springfield

State lawmakers have already gone home with no end to the budget crisis. They couldn't even agree on the size of the historic deficit they face.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Quinn, lawmakers heading to Springfield

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he won't be picky when lawmakers return to Springfield on Tuesday to try to straighten out the state's budget mess as long as they pass an income tax increase to avoid deep cuts in social services.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

WOC-AM Davenport

Springfield, Illinois aldermen give up some pay

HARD TIMES MEAN SACRIFICES. THE TEN ALDERMEN IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS ARE JOINING THE CITY'S WORKERS IN GIVING UP EIGHT DAYS OF PAY.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

MyFoxChicago

Legislators to go Home Despite Budget Cr

Illinois lawmakers are heading back to work, but probably not for long. Legislators today hope to vote on some technical issues related to a new state budget and a public works program.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

MyFoxChicago

Lawmakers Go Back To Work On The Budget

It's time for Illinois lawmakers to go back to work. Lawmakers are due in Springfield on Tuesday afternoon for a special session to try to fix the state budget.

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CBS2Chicago.com

Thousands Head To Springfield To Fight Budget Cuts

Jun 23, 2009 5:10 am US/Central SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Thousands of people are getting ready to board buses and trains for Springfield to protest possible budget cuts at a special legislative session that starts Tuesday.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Quinn calls special Springfield session

Gov. Pat Quinn's calling a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to grapple with budgetary and other issues.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

Ecology of Absence

Springfield's State House Inn: Another Successful Mid-Century Motel Renovation

Photograph from the Historic Sites Commission of Springfield website. The first motel in Springfield, Illinois was the State House Inn at 101 E. Adams Street in the heart of downtown.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Hays Daily News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Ill. prosecutor says ...

Ill. prosecutor says there isn't enough evidence to charge Sen. Roland Burris with perjury.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

St. Louis Nursing News

Sun up to Sun down times three equals Springfield, Ill.

Hoping to venture out with the kids this summer and do something more than just a day trip, but finances still an issue? Not to worry.

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