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Quinn Says He Wouldn't Opt Out Of Health Plan
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois should not try to opt out of a national health care plan if one passes in Washington.
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GAO: Full Recoup of Gov't Auto Investment Unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Government investigators say the U.S. government is unlikely to recover all of its investment in General Motors or Chrysler because the companies' value would need to "grow substantially above what they have been in the past."
Obama: Private, Public Sectors Must Create Jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the public and private sectors must find more ways to create jobs to continue the nation's climb out of an economic recession.
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Burris Stops In Chicago For Health-care Speech
CHICAGO (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Roland Burris plans to use a stop in Chicago to outline his position on proposed changes to the way health care is provided in America.
House Leader Applauds Reid Public Option Move
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says House leaders are pleased that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is including government-sponsored insurance in the Senate's health care bill.
Giannoulias Says Tax Cuts Would Aid Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias is proposing tax cuts and credits that he says would help the economy.
Congressman Don Manzullo Seeks 9th Term
The man who has represented Illinois's 16th district since 1993 is seeking two more years in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Quinn Appoints 3 To State Latino Family Commission
CHICAGO (AP) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed three people to the state's Latino Family Commission, which has never met since it was established in 2007.
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Oprah to Interview Sarah Palin
Harpo Productions announced Tuesday that the former governor of Alaska and Republican vice presidential candidate will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Monday, Nov. 16.
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Blago Aide Pleads Guilty
CHICAGO (AP) -- One of Rod Blagojevich's former top aides has pleaded guilty to charges in the corruption case involving the ousted Illinois governor.
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Giannoulias, Kirk Sitting on Large Campaign Chests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk have large campaign chests in their race for U.S. senator from Illinois.
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Illinois Lawmakers Begin Fall Veto Session
As the Illinois Legislature begins it's fall veto session this week. Illinois college students will be paying close attention to an item at the top of the agenda.
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U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Kirk Campaigns In Rockford
A U.S. Senate candidate from Illinois spent the morning in Rockford talking health care in a town hall setting.
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Quinn's Office Responds to Dillard Blast to the Governor
A 2010 candidate for governor had some harsh words for the incumbent when it comes to capital projects.
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Alderman Sosnowski Running for State Representative
One Rockford alderman is considering the leap from local to state politics.
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High Court To Look At Local Gun Control Laws
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment.
Chuck Jefferson Awarded 'Legislator of the Year'
A stateline lawmaker is honored with a prestigious award today.
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Quinn Reverses Some Probation Cuts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn says he's restoring $16 million in funding previously expected to be cut from probation services statewide, averting many layoffs critics said would compromise public safety.
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Cheryle Jackson Announces Senate Run
Chicago Urban League president Cheryle Jackson launched a campaign that could make her the only black member of the U.S. Senate if she manages to overcome concerns about her former boss, disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
2nd Congressman Draws Papers To Succeed Kennedy
Rep. Michael Capuano of Massachusetts says he's taken out nomination papers and will announce next week whether he'll join the race to succeed Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate.
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Woman Guilty In ID Theft That Ensnared Bernanke
A doctors' receptionist has admitted to stealing bank account information from patients as part of an identity theft ring that ensnared Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as a victim.
Jesse Jackson to Visit Rockford School
Rev Jesse Jackson will speak to Jefferson High School students Wednesday. While the general public can't attend, WIFR will have coverage of his address.
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Blago Book Points Fingers
CHICAGO (AP) -- President Barack Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel isn't commenting on what ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says about him in a new book.
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Kennedy Senate Desk Draped In Black
The Senate desk that was used by Sen. Edward Kennedy -- and earlier by his brother John -- is now covered by a black shroud, and a vase of white roses.
Health Care Town Hall Meeting #3
Hundreds packed into the Coronado tonight for a town hall meeting on health care reform hosted by US congressman Don Manzullo. 23 news reporter Adam Behrman was there to find out if Illinoisans think congress has the right prescription for American health care.
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Crowded Health Care Forum in Rockford
More than one thousand people turn out for a town hall meeting on health care reform at Rockford's NIU campus.
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Blagojevich Lawyers Need More Time To Hear Tapes
Attorneys for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich say they'll need three more weeks to listen to secret recordings that'll feature prominently at his corruption trial.
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Link Running for Illinois Lieutenant Governor
Veteran state senator Terry Link has decided to seek the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
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Durbin Wrote to Chicago HS for staffer's Child
A letter written by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is getting attention as Chicago's school system undergoes an investigation of the use of clout in high school admissions.
Blagojevich Top Aide's Plea Again Postponed
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's longtime top aide won't be pleading guilty to corruption charges just yet.
Sotomayor Confirmed, Community Reacts
The senate approves the newest member to the U.S. Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice.
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Chicago Lawmaker Running For Lieutenant Governor
State Rep. Arthur Turner is running for Illinois lieutenant governor.
Blagojevich Book Not Out Yet, But Already On Sale
Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's new book doesn't come out until September but it's already on sale.
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Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor For High Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Hispanic justice.
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Comptroller Hynes To Run For Illinois Governor
Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes plans to run for governor.
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Race Could Create Political Complications in 2010
CHICAGO (AP) -- When Illinois picks a new senator next year, voters will decide not only who wins an election but whether history repeats itself.
Abortion Rights Group Endorses Sotomayor For Court
The abortion rights group NARAL ProChoice America says it's endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
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Chicago Police Spend $2.2M To Secure Obama Home
The Chicago Police Department has spent at least $2.2 million on security for President Barack Obama's home on the city's South Side since his election in November.
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Madigan Won't Testify On U of Ill. Admissions
A spokesman for Mike Madigan says the House speaker will not testify before the commission investigation the influence of lawmakers and others on admissions at the University of Illinois.
AP Source: Burris Won't Run For Full Senate Term
A Democratic official says Roland Burris will not run for a full Senate term in 2010.
Lisa Madigan's Surprising Decision
In a surprise move Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan has decided against running for Illinois governor or the U.S. Senate. 23 News reporter Adam Behrman looks into her decision and speaks with local politicians about what this means for both races.
State Budget Update
The budget impasse in Springfield has state government workers and social service agencies wondering how long they can keep moving forward without fresh dollars.
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Judge Sets Blagojevich Trial Date
A judge has scheduled a start date of June 3, 2010, for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's federal corruption trial.
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News Media Urge Court To Unseal Blago Wiretaps
News organizations are urging federal Judge James B. Zagel to unseal materials in the corruption case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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State Sen. Murphy Announces Run For Ill. Governor
Republican state Sen. Matt Murphy has announced plans to run for governor next year.
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Quinn Skips Tax Talk At Business Leaders' Event
Gov. Pat Quinn didn't mention raising Illinois' income tax when talking to a group of business leaders.
Sweeping Financial Regulation Changes
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
A Republican state senator who appeared in campaign commercials for President Barack Obama says he's considering a run for Illinois governor.
Topinka Not Happy About 'Crazy Old Aunt' Mention By Pattie Blagojevich
Republican Judy Baar Topinka contends ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich and "his tarantula-eating wife" don't have any respect for the people of Illinois.
Quinn Hopes For Vote Friday On Ill. Income Tax
Gov. Pat Quinn says he hopes the Illinois House will vote soon on whether to raise state income taxes.

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