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Expanded gambling emerging as only budget optionMay 23, 2007 11:00 pm - By DOUG FINKE STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- Members of the Illinois House and Senate are shying away from raising taxes this spring, increasing the chances...
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The Donald trumpets his Chicago tower, cuts down Spire and RosieMay 23, 2007 11:00 pm - By MIKE RAMSEY GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE CHICAGO - Even billionaires have to drum up sales once in a while. Mega-developer Donald Trump came to Chicago Thursday ...
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History of untrustworthiness haunting BlagojevichMay 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Bernard Schoenburg Column History of untrustworthiness haunting Blagojevich It's interesting that Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks so fervently about keeping his promise not t...
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Carlinville company protests lost state contractsMay 23, 2007 11:00 pm - By DANA HEUPEL STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- About 15 workers from Rely Services in Carlinville protested outside the Illinois Capitol at noon Thursd...
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Senate OKs bill allowing tinted windows for someMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE SPRINGFIELD -- People with any type of sun-sensitive medical condition would be allowed to drive or ride in vehicles with tinted win...
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Power execs: We've got enough juiceMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Power execs: We've got enough juice ICC holds meeting on summer electricity supply By MIKE RAMSEY GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE CHICAGO - Electricity may cost m...
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Human service legislation on the back burnerMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - By DANA HEUPEL STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- With the state budget, electric rate relief, education reform and universal health insurance driving the...
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Illini freshman steps to head of classMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - By JOHN SUPINIE GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE CHAMPAIGN - Illinois freshman third baseman Brandon Wikoff rode the bus Monday to the Big Ten tournament and said...
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Quinn lobbies for recognition of graduating enlisteesMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - By LAURA CAMPER STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- With the country embroiled in war in Iraq, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is asking that Illinois high schools recognize student...
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Bill gives teachers right to search students' lockersMay 22, 2007 11:00 pm - By JEREMY PELZER STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- Teachers would be allowed to search students' lockers and personal effects on school grounds without warrant...