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Attorneys asked federal judge James Zagel to throw out the conviction of William Cellini. The Springfield businessman was convicted just two weeks ago in connection with fundraising for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

The Chicago City Council was scheduled to vote on the 2012 budget Wednesday but first, the Chicago Transit Authority board was to vote on its own budget Tuesday; but not without contention. CTA President Forrest Claypool has said unions' outdated work rules needed to go.

Illinois health officials say even though the official start of winter is weeks off, it's time to prepare for severe winter weather.The Illinois Department of Public Health is calling this week "Winter Storm Preparedness Week."Dr. Craig Conover is the acting director state health department.

With the Bears and Blackhawks in regular-season mode, those wanting some intense playoff action had to look elsewhere. How about the world of chess? The Chicago Blaze will play their semi-final match Monday against the Los Angles Vibe.

The Chicago Transit Authority is threatening to reduce some suburban bus service if several Cook County commissioners follow through with a plan to cut $1.3 million in county funding to the agency.The proposal filed this week could set up a showdown between County Board President Toni Preckwinkle an

Two bankrupt Northwest Indiana casinos are under new ownership. Wayzata Investment Partners out of Minnesota is now calling the shots at the Majestic Star Casinos in Gary. Wayzata has been a top creditor since the casino's parent company filed for bankruptcy in 2009.

Illinois officials hope to return nearly 200 forgotten war medals and other military artifacts to their rightful owners.Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford announced the project — called Operation Reunite — on Friday, Veterans Day.Former Illinois State Rep.