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» Blagojevich Proposes Reforms
Governor to reform 'Pay-To-Play'.
» NIU Students Return
Students return in Wake of Shootings.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 25, 2008.
» Obama, Biden Unite for Change
Obama and Biden announce partnership.
» Teachers Preparing Classrooms
The Year Starts Early for teachers.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 20, 2008.
» Rockford looks Into Industrial Hub
Belt Line road to be upgraded.
» Employee Embezzles $750,000
State treasurer’s employee confesses.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 20, 2008.
»Will County Coroner’s Job Safe
Voters to decide coroner's fate.
» Emil Jones Jr. to Retire
Jockeying Over Jones' Spot Begun.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 19, 2008.
»Treasurer Budget-Cutting
Layoffs, furlough days imposed.
» Big Boost in State Fair Numbers
Weather, Economy Contribute to Fair.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 14, 2008.
» Despite Enforcement Push, Traffic Stops on Decline in Illinois
Police stops down by several thousand.
» Summer Olympics Affecting Many Things - Including Gloves
Many factories shut down for Olympics.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 07, 2008.
» Job Program Gives Teens a Chance
Residents placed in Summer Youth Works initiative.
» Test Tower Will Help Determine Possibility of Wind Farm
School may benefit from wind farm.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 05, 2008.
» Year After Minn. Bridge Collapse
Illinois Stays the Course on Inspections.
» Chance Encounter Leads to Gold Mine for Collectors
Collection appeared destined for the dumpster.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 04, 2008.
» Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Concerned
Budget cuts target treatment centers.
» IDOT Move Up to Lawmakers
lawmakers have next move in political chess game.
» State Briefs
Headlines for August 01, 2008.
» Despite Law, Hospital Says No
Police denied blood sample from suspect.
» Watchdog Group Sues Governor and Senate President
Violating Freedom of Information Act.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 31, 2008.
» Back-to-School Shoppers Expected to Flock to Discount Stores
Shoppers try to stretch their budgets.
» Amtrak's Dilemma
More passengers but too few places to put them.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 29, 2008.
» Prison Guards Pushed to the Limit
Prison guards not getting enough breaks.
» Hare Introduces Bill for Veterans Mental Health
Veterns to get fair mental health evaluations.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 28, 2008.
» If It Has Oil As An Ingredient, You're Paying More For It
Oil prices affecting other products.
» Panel’s Recommendation affecting Blagojevich’s IDOT Plans
Contract talks stalled.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 18, 2008.
» IDOT Workers oppose Move to Southern Illinois
IDOT workers unite against move.
» UPS, Union No Closer on Contract
Contract talks stalled.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 18, 2008.
» Emerald Ash Borer Makes Central Illinois Appearance
Beetle has potential to wipe out ash species.
» CAT Has Best Quarterly Profit
Company achieves record sales.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 18, 2008.
» Early Glance at Stimulus Checks’ Effects
Consumers Shopping Smarter.
» Temperature Alarm Considered
Stingrays' deaths could have been avoided.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 18, 2008.
» Budget Ping-Pong Over ... for Now
Lawmakers likely gone until fall.
» Some Legislators Warming Up to Idea of Income Tax Increase
Lawmakers warming idea of income tax hike.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 17, 2008.
» Engineering Camp Breaks the Mold
Students participate in experiments.
» Giannoulias Unveils Program to Help State Go Green
Pilot program to be one of the largest environmental programs.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 17, 2008.
» Budget Ax Cuts Deep
House may act to restore slashed state funding.
» A View from the Dawn of the Bomb
Feldman recounts helping with first atomic bomb.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 14, 2008.
» More Questions Than Answers
Lawmakers accomplish little in two-day session.
» As Gas Prices Rise, So Too Does Amtrak Funding, Ridership
Amtrak ridership on the rise.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 11, 2008.
» Patience is a Virtue for Sweet Corn Fans
Bad weather delays sweet corn crop.
» Governor: IDOT Move Not a Springfield Snub
IDOT move won't uproot lives.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 10, 2008.
» Gratuity-Based Jobs Take Hit
Bad economy affecting restaurants.
» Governor Slashes Budget as 'Incentive' for House to Act
Governor drastically slashes spending.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 10, 2008.
» IDOT Justifies Employees' Move
Officials report on transferring 100 state employees.
» Safecracker May Unlock Gang Mystery
Former thief to shed light on murders.
» State Briefs
Headlines for July 03, 2008.
» Armory’s Fate in Limbo
Officials discuss preservatoin of antiquated armory.
» No Budget for State Government? No Problem -- Yet
State budget deemed workable, for now.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 30, 2008.
» Peoria Swimmer Begins Olympic Quest
Athlete competes for Olympic team slot.
» Governor Promises 4-H'ers That Cuts Won't be Made
Blagojevich pledges no cuts for 4H Clubs.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 27, 2008.
» Summer Jobs Few and Far Between for Teens
Employment for Illinois teens scarce.
» Unbalanced Budget Could Lead to Cuts, Special Sessions
Governor announces budget cuts.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 25, 2008.
» State Budget Still a Mess With a Week To Go
Deadline draws near for Illinois budget.
» Curfew Forces Some Teenagers to Call it an Early Night
Driving safety curfew in review.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 20, 2008.
» Morale High on Front Lines of Flooding
Tazwell residents optimistic about flood.
» Callahan, Schock Rebuff McCain's Call to End Ethanol Subsidies
Congressmen critical of ethanol stance.
» Governor Predicts Worst Flooding Yet to Come
Quincy residents brace for flooding.
» Residents of Hull Prepared for Levee Break
Citizens readied against new flooding.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 18, 2008.
» Group Claims IEPA Oversight Falls Short
Group criticizes IEPA livestock oversight.
» Cat CEO Urges Shareholders to Reject Changes
Owens rejects governance proposals.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 9, 2008.
» Governor: State Budget Unconstitutional
Governor criticizes unbalanced budget.
» Officials Ban Fairground Vendor
Department of Agriculture bars Bill Mitchell from fairgrounds.
» State Briefs
Headlines for June 2, 2008.
» Stoplight Camera Bill Defeated
Illinois Senate narrowly rejects red-light camera measure.
» Gun Buyback an Unexpected Success
Authorities obtain over 500 firearms.
» State Briefs
Headlines for May 27, 2008.
» LaHood Won't Seek RNC Seat
Republican Representative withdraws from race.
» Doubts Surface About Plant
Stillman Valley ethanol plant faces uncertainties.
» State Briefs
Headlines for May 23, 2008.
» Buffalo Gnats Make Unwelcome Return
Central Illinois sees return of pests.
» Child Psych Hospital A 'Godsend'
Downstate residents feel blessed by hospital.
» State Briefs
Headlines for May 19, 2008.
» Rocket Team Has High Hopes
Rockford rocket squads head to national competition.
» Moffitt Urges State to Pay Schools On Time
Representative calls on Governor to pay.
» State Briefs
Headlines for May 15, 2008.
» Pandering at the Pump
Fuel costs put a strain on Illinois commuters.
» Exercising Our Economic Vocabulary
Economic jargon evades issues.
» State Briefs
Headlines for May 2, 2008.
» A Night at a Safety Check
Officers discuss the purpose and function of a traffic safety checkpoint.
» American Girl Show Draws Full House
Doll fashion show a stunning success.
» State Briefs
Headlines for April 25, 2008.
» Teen Knew Home Was Filled With Guns
Home invasion results in fatal shooting.
» Tax Proposal May Get Second Look
House of Representatives to reconsider income tax proposal.
» State Briefs
Headlines for April 11, 2008.
» Last of Artist's Murals Restored
If there is a heaven for unappreciated artists, Andrew Bird is smiling there.
» Durbin Unsatisfied with Progress
Senator Dick Durbin laments the slow progress made at Marion VA.
» State Briefs
Headlines for March 28, 2008.
» Two Killed in Illinois Flooding
Two southern Illinois residents were killed in recent flooding.
» Diesel Gas Hits $4 a Gallon
Prices put squeeze on truckers and the consumers that rely on them.
» State Briefs
Headlines for March 19, 2008.
» State Briefs
Headlines for March 12, 2008.
» Cargiver Legislation Cleared
Measure would make Illinois caregivers eligible for Medicaid.
» House Targets Distracted Driving
Lawmakers seek to ban common distractions while driving.
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