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1 hr ago | Patch.com

McSweeney Adds Senator Bob Dole to List of Endorsements

David McSweeney, candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District, has received the endorsement of Former United States Senator Bob Dole.

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5 hrs ago | Chicago Tribune

With same-sex marriage victories on their side, gay rights advocates picket Holy Name

Craig Teichen, 62, along with other gay rights activists, marched in front of Holy Name Cathedral Sunday to protest the church leadership's stance against same-sex marriage.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Human Sexuality, Illinois Government, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

9 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat

Grandma dies in Illinois house fire that killed boy, 7

Fire officials say the blaze occurred Saturday morning on the city's South Side.

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Related Topix: Fire

11 hrs ago | 12NewsNow.Com

Teen transplant patient allegedly abducted by father found in Wisconsin hospital

Louis hospital, where she was undergoing medical treatment, a police spokeswoman said.

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Related Topix: Glennon, Advertising, Illinois Government

15 hrs ago | WLS-AM Chicago

Quinn wants to end natural-gas tax: good idea?

Gov. Pat Quinn wants to end a state tax on natural gas, providing a little financial help to people who use gas to heat their homes and businesses that use it to manufacture products.

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Related Topix: Pat Quinn, US Governors

Sun Feb 12, 2012

Boston.com

Quinn defends Ill. after CEO blasts jobs climate

Gov. Pat Quinn defended the state's business climate Sunday after the head of Caterpillar Inc.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Insurance, Caterpillar, Pat Quinn, US Governors, Illinois Government, Tax

Lake Wales News

States slowly opening courts to news cameras

When the U.S. Supreme Court hears challenges to the national health care law this spring, fewer than 2,000 people, including press, guests and representatives of the public, will be able to see the court proceedings with their own eyes.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Supreme Court, US News

Alton Telegraph

Measure would make it legal to record Illinois cops in public

Lawmakers are working to erase a state prohibition on recording police in public that carries the same penalties as trafficking in drugs.

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Related Topix: Illinois Government

IllinoisHomepage.net

Proposed Bill To Ban Texting While Biking in Illinois

A lawmaker wants bicyclists to focus on the road and not their cell phones. State Rep.

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Related Topix: Illinois Government

KFVS12

Durbin backs prosecutor Matt Goetten for Congress

Goetten is running in the 13th District, which stretches through portions of west central Illinois and includes Champaign and Decatur.

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Daily Herald

Aurora attorney is named Illinois veteran of the month Updated Feb...

An Aurora man and decorated Army veteran who became an attorney and community volunteer has been named February's veteran of the month in Illinois.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

WAND-TV Decatur

Ill. nursing home cited after resident's death

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued eight citations against a nursing home after a 77-year-old resident wandered away and was later found dead of hypothermia.

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Wisconsin Gazette

White House advisor addressing Equality Illinois

Equality Illinois holds its signature Justice for All gala on Saturday night, welcoming dozens of politicians, including a White House rep who will deliver a speech.

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Related Topix: Illinois Government, Equality, IL, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Gay/Lesbian

WSTC-AM Norwalk

Ill. Catholics worry over Obama birth control plan

President Barack Obama 's revised stance on birth control coverage in workplace insurance plans could conflict with an Illinois exemption for Catholic institutions, according to the directors of two major Catholic groups who remain concerned about the compromise.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Illinois Government

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Seven Illinois residents charged in meth manufacturing case

Co-defendants, Shana Ewing, 38, of Marion, Richard "Shane" Spurgeon, 37, of Murphysboro, Robert Shreve Jr., 22, of Creal Springs, Ambre "Amber" Harmon, 35, of Carterville, and Heather Ashmore, 35, of Johnston City are being held without bond until February 14th.

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Related Topix: Carterville, IL, Johnston City, IL, Pittsburg, IL, Marion, IL

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

2 Illinois men accused of shooting gray wolves

GALENA, Ill. - Two northwestern Illinois men are facing misdemeanor charges after they were accused of shooting gray wolves in Jo Daviess County.

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Related Topix: Galena, IL, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Jo Daviess County, IL

Athens Banner-Herald

Mrs. Obama's trips help husband's re-election try

In just the past few days, Michelle Obama has danced with cheering school kids, chatted with troops and swapped ideas with busy parents.

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Related Topix: 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, Michelle Obama, Illinois Government, Barack Obama

Fri Feb 10, 2012

CLTV

Tribune/WGN-TV poll: Illinois voters sense recovery but remain cautious

Gloria Lamar sees signs that the nation's economy has taken a turn for the better.

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Related Topix: Illinois Government, 401K, Personal Finance, Retirement, Ford Fusion, Hybrid, Ford, Sedan, Social Security

Deseret News

Pelosi says Dems set to take House, 5 states key

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi predicted Friday that five large states will bring Democrats within striking distance of gaining control of the chamber this year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, California, California Government, Barack Obama, US Senate, Illinois Government

WRAL.com

First lady's trips boost health _ and her husband

In just the past few days, she's danced with cheering school kids, chatted with troops, swapped ideas with busy parents and engaged in a friendly cooking competition with stars from "Top Chef." Michelle Obama is on a national tour to promote the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity.

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Related Topix: Michelle Obama, 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Illinois Government

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