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Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado
Last Updated: 11:11 PM 02/07/12 - Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado.
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Quinn Wants to Cut $2 Billion from Medicaid Budget
Last Updated: 10:31 PM 02/07/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois must cut its Medicaid budget by $2 billion to help solve the state's fiscal woes.
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Surgeon: Kirk Reaches Milestone in Stroke Recovery
Last Updated: 10:29 PM 02/07/12 - Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has reached an important milestone in his recovery from a major stroke.
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City Alderman Running for Mayor in Belvidere
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 02/07/12 - Less than 24 hours after Belvidere Mayor Fred Brereton announced he would step down, a city alderman says he wants the job.
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Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri Hold GOP Nominating Contests
Last Updated: 11:08 AM 02/07/12 - Republicans in Colorado and Minnesota are holding their presidential caucuses Tuesday, and Mitt Romney is hoping he hasn't ignored Rick Santorum's attacks for too long.
Surgeon: Sen. Kirk's Condition Upgraded to Good
Last Updated: 3:54 PM 02/06/12 - Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to good condition and is continuing to improve after a major stroke.
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Gun Group Appeals Illinois Concealed-Carry Ruling
Last Updated: 3:47 PM 02/06/12 - A gun-rights group has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge in Illinois ruled against allowing people to carry firearms on the street.
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IL Tea Party Backs Manzullo in Congressional Primary
Last Updated: 10:49 PM 02/06/12 - The Illinois Tea Party has endorsed longtime Congressman Don Manzullo over freshman Congressman Adam Kinzinger in a north-central Illinois primary battle.
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Indiana Joins Right-to-Work Ranks, Gov. Signs Bill
Last Updated: 10:48 PM 02/01/12 - Indiana is the first Rust Belt state to enact the contentious right-to-work labor law prohibiting labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
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Campaign Funding in the 16th and 17th Districts
Last Updated: 5:36 PM 02/01/12 - Campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 are in and District 16 incumbent Don Manzullo was out-raised by his opponent Adam Kinzinger of the 11th District.
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Funding Slashed for Prairie State Legal Service; Hundreds of People Turned Away
Last Updated: 11:00 PM 02/01/12 - In Illinois free legal help is normally paid for by the federal government and by interest earned on lawyer trust accounts, but because the market tanked those funds have dried up leaving people will no help to navigate the legal system.
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The Illinois State of the State
Last Updated: 6:16 PM 02/01/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn used Wednesday's State of the State address to call for ending an Illinois tax on natural gas.
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Board Agrees to Post Walker Recall Petitions Online
Last Updated: 11:06 PM 01/31/12 - Petitions seeking the recall of Republican Gov. Scott Walker will be posted online as originally planned despite privacy concerns.
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Romney Wins Big in Florida, Routing Gingrich
Last Updated: 11:32 PM 01/31/12 - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won the Florida Republican primary, easily defeating main rival Newt Gingrich.
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Quinn: State of State will Focus on Jobs
Last Updated: 5:05 PM 01/31/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn says his State of the State address will include a proposal for tax relief for Illinois families.
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The Old Freeport City Hall: Debating Whether to Repair or Raze
Last Updated: 5:39 PM 01/31/12 - Freeport residents are debating whether the old city hall building should stay or go.
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Civic Group: IL Unpaid Bills Could Quadruple
Last Updated: 11:05 PM 01/30/12 - The Civic Federation says Illinois' pile of unpaid bills could nearly quadruple over the next five years.
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New Endorsement in the 16th District Congressional Race
Last Updated: 11:06 PM 01/30/12 - Adam Kinzinger gets support from one of the longest serving legislators in Springfield.
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Gingrich Says 'Amazing' Amount of Ads Boosts Romney
Last Updated: 1:39 PM 01/30/12 - Newt Gingrich says Mitt Romney has put himself in a better position for tomorrow's Florida primary by purchasing what Gingrich calls "an amazing amount of ads."
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Recall Petitions Delivered to Walker
Last Updated: 10:21 PM 01/27/12 - Wisconsin elections officials say they have delivered electronic copies to Gov. Scott Walker's campaign seeking his recall from office.
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Romney is the Aggressor in Final Florida Debate
Last Updated: 11:13 PM 01/26/12 - Mitt Romney has used the latest GOP presidential debate in Florida to come out swinging against rival Newt Gingrich.
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Ignite Rockford Members Talk About the GOP Presidential Candidates
Last Updated: 11:10 PM 01/26/12 - 23 News has an exciting new partnership we're working with a local young professionals group called Ignite Rockford.
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IL Chamber of Commerce Endorses Syverson's Re-Election
Last Updated: 11:05 PM 01/26/12 - Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson's re-election campaign receives an endorsement from The Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
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Proposals in Illinois Would Regulate Online Dating
Last Updated: 10:56 PM 01/26/12 - Legislation has been introduced in Springfield that would require online dating services operating in Illinois to tell users if they do background checks.
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UPDATE: Doctor: Ill. Sen. Kirk Progressing After Stroke
Last Updated: 11:05 AM 01/26/12 - Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk remains in serious but stable condition after suffering a stroke over the weekend.
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Gov. Walker says Wis. Headed in Right Direction
Last Updated: 11:43 PM 01/25/12 - Gov. Scott Walker says in his State of the State speech that Wisconsin is headed in the right direction, even though opponents have mounted a historic effort to toss him from office.
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Obama Pitches Economic Message in Swing States
Last Updated: 12:55 PM 01/25/12 - The first stop for President Barack Obama today is a conveyer belt plant in Iowa.
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Giffords Resigns House Seat to Focus on Recovery
Last Updated: 12:51 PM 01/25/12 - Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from the House with a standing ovation from her colleagues, more than a year after she was gravely wounded by a would-be assassin.
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American Manufacturing Job Growth
Last Updated: 5:44 PM 01/25/12 - President Obama says he will continue to try and spur growth in the manufacturing industry nationwide to try and bring back jobs
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UPDATE: Obama's Appeals for Help for Middle Class
Last Updated: 3:47 PM 01/25/12 - President Barack Obama says the state of the union is getting stronger, and he says the country has come too far to turn back now.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Program Comes to Illinois
Last Updated: 10:44 PM 01/24/12 - A new order handed down by the Illinois Supreme Court could turn local TV into court TV when it comes to the most interesting cases.
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Senator to Keep Seat Empty for Ailing Colleague
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 01/24/12 - A Democratic senator who planned to sit with a Republican for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address says he will keep the seat empty in honor of his ailing colleague.
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Romney Campaign Touts His Tax Return Transparency
Last Updated: 1:16 PM 01/24/12 - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, having earned more than seven times that from his investments.
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Gov. Walker has $2.6 Million for Recall Fight
Last Updated: 11:01 PM 01/23/12 - Gov. Scott Walker says he has $2.6 million on hand to fight an effort to recall him from office.
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Giffords Says Farewell to Tucson Constituents
Last Updated: 11:00 PM 01/23/12 - Giffords announced Sunday that she would resign from Congress this week to focus on her recovery.
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GOP DEBATE: Romney Slams Gingrich on Slew of Issues
Last Updated: 10:56 PM 01/23/12 - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is slamming Newt Gingrich on a slew of issues, labeling him a failed leader.
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Rockford Aldermen Approve TIF Dist. Feasibility Study
Last Updated: 11:25 PM 01/23/12 - Rockford aldermen are considering the city's 31st tax increment financing or TIF District near the area of Mulford Road and East State Street.
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Iran Oil Embargo
Last Updated: 12:29 PM 01/23/12 - The European Union has banned oil imports from Iran, a move aimed at putting pressure on the regime to abandon its nuclear program.
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Quinn Planning Trade Mission to Brazil
Last Updated: 11:06 PM 01/20/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn is planning a trade mission to South America.
Board Wants at Least 60 Days for Recall Review
Last Updated: 10:56 PM 01/20/12 - The Wisconsin board that oversees elections is asking for at least 60 days to review petitions.
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Occupy Rockford Braves the Storm to Protest
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 01/20/12 - Occupy Rockford protested the second anniversary of the supreme courts ruling in the Citizens United decision versus the Federal Election Commission.
AFL-CIO Endorsement for Dan Lewandowski
Last Updated: 11:50 PM 01/19/12 - 34th State Senate Candidate Dan Lewandowski's campaign receives a major boost today.
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Northern Illinois Tea Party Hosts Public Forum
Last Updated: 11:54 PM 01/19/12 - It's going to be quite a unique election... Especially since several incumbants will be pitted against eachother.
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Gaulrapp at Mayor's Conference in Washington D.C.
Last Updated: 11:36 PM 01/18/12 - Freeport Mayor George Gaulrapp is at our nation's capitol as part of the 80th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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Wis. Elections Board Unsure of Walker Timeline
Last Updated: 10:40 PM 01/17/12 - Roughly 1.9 million signatures that have been submitted to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and five other lawmakers.
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Wisconsin Governor-Recall
Last Updated: 2:35 PM 01/17/12 - Groups filing signatures to recall Wis. gov.
Wikipedia May Black Out Wednesday in Protest
Last Updated: 11:19 PM 01/16/12 - Wikipedia may black out its website Wednesday to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress.
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Romney Catches Flak From All Sides in Latest Debate
Last Updated: 11:17 PM 01/16/12 - Mitt Romney's position as leading contender for the GOP presidential nod put him on the hot seat at Monday night's latest debate.
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Recall Petitions Due Tuesday, Wis. Democrats Still Searching for Walker Opponent
Last Updated: 11:15 PM 01/16/12 - Supporters of a push to oust Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from office are prepared to declare victory in their effort to force the Republican into a recall election.
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Union Alleges Secrecy on Closing Facilities
Last Updated: 11:10 PM 01/16/12 - A major Illinois union is accusing Gov. Pat Quinn of excluding the public from the process of deciding whether to close some state institutions.
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