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Judge Sets Blagojevich Trial Date

Last Updated: 1:30 PM 06/25/09 - A judge has scheduled a start date of June 3, 2010, for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's federal corruption trial.

News Media Urge Court To Unseal Blago Wiretaps

Last Updated: 11:05 AM 06/23/09 - News organizations are urging federal Judge James B. Zagel to unseal materials in the corruption case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

State Sen. Murphy Announces Run For Ill. Governor

Last Updated: 10:59 AM 06/22/09 - Republican state Sen. Matt Murphy has announced plans to run for governor next year. (Full Story)
Quinn Skips Tax Talk At Business Leaders' Event
Last Updated: 11:42 AM 06/18/09 - Gov. Pat Quinn didn't mention raising Illinois' income tax when talking to a group of business leaders. (Full Story)
Sweeping Financial Regulation Changes

Last Updated: 10:37 AM 06/17/09 - The Obama administration has unveiled a sweeping regulatory overhaul that it hopes will restore confidence in the U.S. financial system and prevent a repeat of the worst crisis to hit Wall Street in seven decades.
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Dillard Considering Run For Ill. Governor
Last Updated: 11:09 AM 06/11/09 - A Republican state senator who appeared in campaign commercials for President Barack Obama says he's considering a run for Illinois governor. (Full Story)
Topinka Not Happy About 'Crazy Old Aunt' Mention By Pattie Blagojevich
Last Updated: 11:39 AM 06/05/09 - Republican Judy Baar Topinka contends ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich and "his tarantula-eating wife" don't have any respect for the people of Illinois. (Full Story)
Quinn Hopes For Vote Friday On Ill. Income Tax
Last Updated: 6:07 PM 05/29/09 - Gov. Pat Quinn says he hopes the Illinois House will vote soon on whether to raise state income taxes. (Full Story)
Chicago Alderman Mum On Corruption Charges

Last Updated: 5:55 PM 05/28/09 - Chicago Alderman Isaac Carothers isn't talking about his indictment on federal fraud and bribery charges. (Full Story)
Quinn: Still Optimistic About Income Tax Increase

Last Updated: 11:01 AM 05/28/09 - Gov. Pat Quinn says he remains optimistic that Illinois lawmakers will raise income taxes to help balance the state budget. (Full Story)
Sen. Burris Heads Out On Tour Of Central Illinois

Last Updated: 10:51 AM 05/27/09 - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris says he never participated in a pay-to-play scheme despite the release of a transcript in which he offers to "personally do something" for then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's campaign fund. (Full Story)
Sen. Burris Has Bumpy Ride From Washington
Last Updated: 3:59 PM 05/22/09 - A spokesman says a plane carrying U.S. Sen. Roland Burris made an unscheduled landing in Pittsburgh after pilots reported mechanical problems. (Full Story)
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