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An Illinois woman has been charged with submitting false information on voter registration cards, including turning in cards from nursing home residents without their knowledge.
Ill. woman charged with voter registration fraud
An Illinois woman has been charged with submitting false information on voter registration cards, including turning in cards from nursing home residents …
Ill. mother wins suit over son's prison killing
A judge has ordered an Illinois prison inmate who killed his cellmate -- after allegedly warning guards he would harm the man -- to pay $13 million to the dead…
Judge gives more time for Blagojevich indictment
A federal judge in Chicago has given prosecutors an additional three months to present evidence and obtain an indictment in the corruption case against …
Burris to go to DC as his fate remains in question
Illinois U.S. Senate appointee Roland Burris is leaving for Washington on Monday afternoon for a high-stakes showdown on Capitol Hill about whether he'll …
Ill. lt. gov. says state is 'laughing stock'
Illinois' lieutenant governor says his state has become an "international laughing stock" because of corruption allegations against the governor.
Black ministers support Burris in Chicago
Dozens of clergy members have gathered in Chicago to show their support for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's controversial Senate appointee Roland Burris as he …
Activists support Burris' appointment to Senate
Activists in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to accept Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment of former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the U.S. …
FAA: 2 dead in fiery plane crash at Ill. airport
Two passengers died late Thursday when an airplane crashed at Joliet Regional Airport, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Ill. House changes schedule to vote on impeachment
The Illinois House could vote as early as next week on whether to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
New ignition lock laws aim to foil drunk drivers
Motorists convicted of driving drunk will have to install breath-monitoring gadgets in their cars under new laws taking effect in six states this week.
New Ill. law aims to foil drunk drivers
Dozens of people who would otherwise die in drunk-driving crashes in Illinois will now live to see 2010.
White rejects proclamation naming Burris to Senate
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office has rejected Gov. Rod Blagojevich's official proclamation naming Roland Burris to Barack Obama's former Senate…
The University of Illinois' newly renovated Memorial Stadium has been damaged after a water pipe burst.
Bloomington police chief resigns
After 30 years with the department, Bloomington's police chief has stepped down.
Democrats' struggle with filling Obama seat
Rep. Bobby Rush says he doesn't think any U.S. senator would be caught turning a black man away from serving alongside them.
White will try to reject Blagojevich Senate pick
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he'll reject any paperwork that Gov. Rod Blagojevich files to name a new U.S. senator.
Man charged in Hudson killings due in court
The man accused of killing three members of actress Jennifer Hudson's family is slated to appear before a judge in Chicago later in the day.
Ill. soldiers help with clinic in Afghanistan
An Illinois Army National Guard unit is helping with humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, including taking over a health clinic and delivering supplies to an …
Ill. impeachment panel pauses for ruling on tapes
The committee considering impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich has halted its work for at least a week.
Race enters fight over filling Obama's Senate seat
A House Democrat is daring Senate leaders to block a black man from taking President-elect Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat.
Blagojevich picks Senate replacement
Gov. Rod Blagojevich has defied U.S. Senate leaders and his own state's lawmakers by appointing former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to replace …
17-year-old being sought in fatal shooting
Rock Island Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Freddie Solis.
Ill. governor faces schedule conflict
Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is supposed to be in federal court on Jan. 14 in Chicago. He also has the constitutional duty that day to preside over …
Authorities identify 1 victim in LaSalle shooting
Authorities in the central Illinois city of LaSalle are continuing to investigate an apparent murder-suicide that left a baby girl unharmed.
Officer's gun fired in struggle with detainee
Chicago police say a 22-year-old parolee tried to disarm an officer during a struggle, causing the officer's gun to go off.
Hundreds spend night at O'Hare
More than 100 flights have been canceled at O'Hare International Airport.
Crash in Illinois claims the life of an Illinois woman
An early morning accident claims the life of an Illinois woman.
Amtrak trains delayed in Chicago by severe weather
Weather-related delays and cancellations have caused headaches for Amtrak passengers nationwide.
Illinois getting a sloppy mix of snow, ice, rain
Forecasters say Christmas should be dry across Illinois, but the state will have to deal with a sloppy mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain between now and then.
Prosecutor limits Illinois gov. impeachment probe
Federal prosecutors are asking the committee studying impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich not to dig into criminal charges against the governor.
Caterpillar scales back executive pay in 2009
Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it will cut executive compensation by up to 50 percent next year because of weakening demand triggered by the global economic …
Ill. impeachment panel awaits word from prosecutor
The legislative committee considering impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich could be at the beginning of its work or nearing the end, depending on the wishes of …
Ice and cold snarl Chicago morning commuting
Ice-glazing caused by the bitter cold is snarling expressways for many Chicago commuters this morning.
Sheriff baits fugitives with holiday ruse
The sheriff's office in Chicago has arrested more than 60 fugitives with a net of holiday cheer.
Bitter cold, high winds chill Midwest
Heavily bundled Midwesterners were shuffling quickly from place to place in a bid to spend as little time as possible outside in bone-chilling, subzero cold …
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's statement Friday
A transcript of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's statement Friday.
With scandal, Ill. goes from glory to ridicule
Illinois should be basking in the glory of native son Barack Obama's presidential election victory and a high-profile bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. …
House panel hears FamilyCare expansion testimony
A witness tells the state House committee considering impeachment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich that the governor's expansion of a health care program without …
Illinois faces heavy snow and ice with next storm
Some school districts are sending students home early as Illinois braces for a storm that promises heavy snow and, in some places, a thick layer of ice.
Gov's attorney: Wiretaps were illegal
The lawyer for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says federal investigators illegally monitored his client's conversations.
Stolen atheist sign to be replaced in Ill. Capitol
An anti-religion group plans to replace a sign that disappeared from the Illinois Capitol and will add a biblical warning this time: "Thou Shall Not Steal."
Blagojevich impeachment hearing resumes
A bipartisan Illinois House committee reviewing an impeachment inquiry against Gov. Rod Blagojevich is again under way, this time with a representative of the …
Police investigate threat found at W. Illinois U.
Western Illinois University police are investigating a threatening note found in the school's library.
Illinois digs out from storm's leftovers
The sun is out in parts of Illinois, but the state still is cleaning up and driving through the slick remnants of a major snowstorm.
Obama neighbor, pickup partner tapped as top ed official
Arne Duncan says no issue to be faced by President-elect Barack Obama's administration is as pressing as education.
Clinic objects to AG's antitrust deal
One of two Champaign County health care clinics accused by the state of denying primary care to Medicaid patients is objecting to a settlement reached by the …
Jailed political fund-raiser Tony Rezko has had an on-again-off-again relationship with federal prosecutors for several months now.
Spokesman: Jackson talking with feds since summer
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tells The Associated Press the congressman has been talking to federal investigators about his dealings with Gov. …
Winter storm creeps into Ill. with light snow
Illinois' latest round of winter weather is getting started with a little light snow in western and central Illinois - but more is on the way.
Ill. House panel recesses impeachment hearing
An Illinois House panel's unprecedented meeting to decide whether to impeach scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich is over for the day.
Blagojevich not reacting to impeachment news
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's spokesman says the Democrat is not reacting to news that the Illinois House has formed a committee to look at impeaching him.
Quinn says Gov. can be removed within a month
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn says that if Gov. Rod Blagojevich does not step down he thinks the impeachment process could be completed by Jan. 14 - the day the new …
Ill. House speaker launches impeachment process
The speaker of the Illinois House is taking the first step toward impeaching embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois electors cast ballots for Obama
As expected, Illinois' 21 electors have cast their presidential ballots for President-elect Barack Obama.
Suspect in kidnapping, rape turns himself in
A suburban Chicago teen accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman after sneaking into her unlocked vehicle has turned himself in.
FutureGen developers close on land for plant
The companies that hope to build an experimental coal-fired power plant in eastern Illinois have closed on the purchase of the land they need for the project.
Gov. ignores calls to step down
Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is still conducting state business even though there's numerous calls for him to resign and a request before the state …
Ill. AG asks high court to declare gov. unfit
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's motion today with the state's supreme court to strip the scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich of his powers says the …
Ill. lieutenant gov urges quick impeachment
Illinois' lieutenant governor says state lawmakers should impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich as soon as possible.
Boeing again delays 787 test flight, delivery
Boeing Co. says it has further delayed the initial test flight and delivery of its highly anticipated 787 jetliner.
A Springfield nursing home has been fined by federal officials who say the facility failed to prevent an elderly patient strapped into a wheelchair from tumbling down a flight of …
Thompson: Blagojevich hurts Ryan's pardon bid
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson says current Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest hurts the chances of a presidential pardon for another former governor, George …
Patti Blagojevich's family rallies to her defense
State Representative-elect Deborah Mell says she doesn't know how she'll vote if a bill to impeach her brother-in-law, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, comes …
Rep. Jackson: I am not target of investigation
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says he's not a target of the investigation that led to this week's arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Deputy governor Greenlee resigns
A spokeswoman for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says one of his top aides has resigned.
Obama calls for Illinois governor to resign
President-elect Barack Obama is calling for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign.
Blagojevich leaves home without comment on charges
Gov. Rod Blagojevich left his home, waved to the media and quickly got into a dark SUV without talking to reporters.
Blagojevich probes have been ongoing for years
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest Tuesday for allegedly trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat is not the first time he has been associated with scandal:
Freed on bail, Blagojevich marks 52nd birthday
It may not be Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's happiest birthday.
The union representing workers staging a sit-in at a Chicago factory says progress has been made but no final agreement has been reached.
Obama: No contact with Blagojevich on Senate seat
Barack Obama says he's saddened by allegations that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to trade favors for Obama's Senate seat, and the president-elect says …
Ill. AG Madigan: Blagojevich should resign
Illinois' attorney general is calling for Gov. Rod Blagojevich's resignation over what she calls "shockingly flagrant" conduct that's now produced federal …
Amtrak running in Ill. after wreck cleanup
Amtrak is running again through a stretch of rail in southern Illinois where a train's collision with a tractor-trailer caused 10 minor injuries and closed the…
Durbin urges special election to succeed Obama
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin says the Illinois legislature should order a special election to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat rather than …
Fellow Democrat calls for Blagojevich to resign
Illinois Comptroller Daniel Hynes is calling for Governor Rod Blagojevich to resign.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested on federal charges
Gov. Rod Blagojevich faces federal charges that accuse him of trying to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the …
A sit-in at a Chicago factory has stretched into a fifth day after talks between the workers' union, their former employer and the company's debtor failed to produce a way out of …
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