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Blagojevich Attorneys to Play Tapes When He Testifies

The judge says he's likely to allow the request.
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AIDS Activists Call for More Illinois State Funding

AIDS activists say Illinois residents relying on potentially life saving services won't get the help they need unless the state comes up with more money.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sean Crawford
Illinois Primary Pushed Back

Illinois' next primary will come a little later in the calendar year next time around.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room
Quinn Allows Top Corrections Official to Keep His Job

Michael Randle took a lot of heat during the Democratic primary for releasing violent inmates before they before they spent much time in prison.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room
Blagojevich Attorneys to Play Tapes When He Testifies

The judge says he's likely to allow the request.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Judge: Blagojevich Trial Won't Be Delayed

A Chicago federal judge has refused to delay former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by Associated Press
Sebelius in Chicago to Rally Support of Health Care Bill

An Obama administration official was in Chicago Tuesday to drum up support among seniors for health care legislation.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by City Room
Blagojevich Attorneys Back in Court in Attempt to Push Back Trial

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorneys are scheduled to be in federal court today to ask the judge to push the start date of the trial back five months.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by Tony Arnold
Illinois Could See More Nuclear Power Plants

The Illinois Senate has voted to drop a ban on building nuclear power plants in the state.

Posted on 3.16.2010 by City Room
Facing New Rules, Elections Board's Budget May Get Slashed

The governor's budget office says the pain has to be spread around.

Posted on 3.16.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Surplus All But Gone for Indiana

Education funding may take another hit.

Posted on 3.16.2010 by Michael Puente
Keats Labels Preckwinkle 'Insider Alderman'

The Chicago alderman responds.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Feds: Don't Move Blagojevich Trial Date

Defense had asked for more time to prepare.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Associated Press
Daley Won't Testify at Bribery Trial

Developer Calvin Boender won't rely on Daley for testimony.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Associated Press
Senator Durbin Expects House to Take Up Health Care Bill This Week

Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he expects the House of Representatives to take up the health care debate this week.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Tony Arnold
Key Lawmakers Receptive to DJJ-DCFS Merger

Quinn released the plan last week.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Sam Hudzik
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Local News
Chicago Terror Suspect David Headley Pleads Guilty

Anti-War Protesters Marching in Chicago Tonight

AIDS Activists Call for More Illinois State Funding

Illinois Primary Pushed Back

Quinn Allows Top Corrections Official to Keep His Job

Inside and Out: Training to Transform Juvenile Prisons

No Details on CPS Clout Admissions, But Tightened Controls



National News
House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill

Obama signs jobs bill as health care intrudes

US, Russia clash over startup of Iran nuke plant

Accused 'Jihad Jane' denies terror plot in court

Gaza rocket kills Thai farm worker in Israel

Cruise liner hit again with illness returns to SC

Cloak of invisibility takes a step forward



International News
US, Russia clash over startup of Iran nuke plant

UN rejects export ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna

Gaza rocket kills Thai farm worker in Israel

Sudan and Darfur rebel group sign cease-fire

Putin: Iran's new nuclear plant to start up soon

Remains of Italian teen believed found in church

Holocaust survivor stands by memory of Anne Frank

2 freed in probe into kidnapping of British boy

Holocaust survivor Veil joins Academie Francaise

Canadians rescued from grounded yacht in Galapagos