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Blagojevich finishes second behind Palin
Friday, Jul 3, 2009 * Second place ? Really? I want a recount The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov.
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Southern Illinois counties get federal disaster aid for May storms
Six southern Illinois counties are getting federal reimbursement for much of their efforts to recover from May storms.
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Illinois exports topped $53 billion in 2008
State officials say an international organization reports that Illinois exported $53.4 billion in goods and services in 2008 - an increase of $4.6 billion over its exports in calendar year 2007.
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Birkett running for Illinois attorney general
Though he's spent the last several months talking about a potential run for Illinois governor, DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett announced online Thursday that he will remain a prosecutor -- and run for Illinois attorney general in 2010.
7 more banks fail as FDIC mulls rules for sales
Six Illinois banks and one bank in Texas were shuttered Thursday as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks.
Illinois firefighter found guilty of misconduct
A former suburban Chicago firefighter has been found guilty of bilking his fire protection district out of nearly $200,000 in military leave benefits.
Additional checkpoints in Illinois this weekend
Illinois law enforcement will be cracking down on drunk drivers during the holiday weekend.
IDOT to make driving this holiday weekend a bit easier
Driving can be tough on the July Fourth weekend but the Illinois Department of Transportation is trying to make it a bit easier.
States without budgets as key deadline passes
States from coast to coast began a new fiscal year Wednesday with no budget plans and with cash quickly running out, sending some to the brink of shutdown and forcing others to furlough workers and cut services.
Quinn Vetoes "Halfway Measure"
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vetoes the Illinois budget in his office at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
18 months in prison for Blago investigation doctor
A doctor who became tangled in the corruption investigation of ousted Illinois Gov.
Our View: Don't drag the needy into politics
On his way out of office, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich called a news conference in which he shared the stage with needy citizens and talked about the help he was able to give such people.
Minimum wage in Illinois raised to $8 an hour
Despite the current recession, a lot of workers in Illinois are getting a raise Wednesday.
House of Representatives pays tribute to Michael Jackson with a moment of silence
The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death.
Pat Quinn's selection of a 29-year-old with no police experience to head the Illinois State Police.
Governor Quinn Vows To Veto "Half-Baked" Illinois Budget
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn promises a veto if lawmakers send him a budget that fails to balance and slashes key services.
Illinois has 2,875 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 12 deaths
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health director, is again reminding the public that the H1N1 influenza continues to circulate in Illinois and people should continue to take preventative steps to stay healthy and limit the spread of the virus.
Some states suspend road work to ease July 4 travel
Some construction projects mean several lanes still will have to be closed over the 4th of July holiday.
Official says budget cuts would lower children's services below court-ordered standards
The head of the Illinois' child welfare services says a budget proposed by lawmakers would eliminate so many vital services that the state would no longer meet basic court-ordered standards of care and safety.
Police: Putnam County man dead after boating accident
Police say a 69-year-old man is dead after a boating accident on Senachwine Lake in Putnam County.
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