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Burris Asks Permission To Form Legal Fund
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is asking permission of the Senate's Select Committee on Ethics to form a legal expense fund.
Durbin Meets With Panel, Prosecutor About Burris
Sen. Richard Durbin says he's spoken with an Illinois prosecutor and the Senate ethics committee about embattled Sen. Roland Burris.
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Plans To Fix Billion Dollar Deficit
Illinois is facing an 11.5 *billion dollar budget deficit, and Governor Pat Quinn says fixing this financial crisis requires a "shared sacrifice".
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Don Manzullo Demands Answers Regarding AIG's Bonus Payouts
Our local Congressman Don Manzullo is on the House Financial Services Committee and he opened with a seething statement before the questioning of Edward Liddy, AIG's CEO.
US endorses UN Gay Rights Text
The Obama administration is formally endorsing a U.N. declaration calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality, a measure former President George W. Bush had refused to sign.
Troops to get Bonuses
Rep. John Murtha says the military has agreed to begin $500 monthly payments to troops who are forced to stay in the military beyond their enlistment terms.
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Obama Calls On Americans To Support Budget
In a new Web video, President Barack Obama is asking Americans to help him pass his $3.6 trillion budget.
Obama Plans Small-Business Lending Boost
President Barack Obama is unveiling a $15 billion package to help small businesses.
Ill. Reform Groups Offer Ethics 1-800 number
A coalition of reform groups is trying to build support for campaign contribution limits by connecting angry voters with their lawmakers.
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Hispanics Say They Can Work With Burris
Hispanic leaders in Chicago have met with Democrat Roland Burris and say they support him despite outstanding questions about his appointment to the U.S. Senate by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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Obama Plans Small-Business Lending Boost
The Obama administration is announcing that the 21 largest banks receiving government money must report monthly on how much lending they do to small businesses.
Illinois Reform Commission Meets In Chicago
The Illinois Reform Commission's latest meeting will focus on the issue of pay-to-play corruption in state contracts.
Report: Zell Was On Blagojevich Campaign's List
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that two weeks before former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges his campaign was planning to solicit a $25,000 campaign contribution from Tribune Co. chairman Sam Zell.
Durbin Speaks on Earmarks and Keith Creek Flood Damage
As more federal funding comes flooding in for those who live by the Alpine Dam at Keith Creek. This time compliments of the omnibus bill passed by Congress last night.
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President Obama Develops Women and Girls Council
As a son of a single mother and the father of two young daughters, President Obama has developed a council to address issues regarding women and girls.
Obama Speaks Of Ending Cycle Of Job Losses
President Barack Obama says he won't accept a future of job losses for the United States.
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Report: Prosecutor Seek Tapes Involving Burris
A published report indicates the prosecutor investigating Roland Burris' testimony before an Illinois House impeachment panel is asking federal authorities for any recordings involving the senator.
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Obama Seeks Major Change In Federal Contracting
President Barack Obama has approved an order to overhaul the way the U.S. government awards contracts for work to be done by the private sector.
Primary Election For Emanuel's Seat
Voters are heading to the polls today to determine who will get the chance to replace former Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
Primary Election for Emanuel's Seat
For nearly two dozen candidates, the special primary election race for the chance to replace former Congressman Rahm Emanuel was more like a sprint.
Illinois Treasurer Exploring Run for US Senate
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is considering a run for the US Senate. The Chicago Democrat has formed an official exploratory committee. That lets him raise money for a possible run next year.
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Governor Renews Demand For Senator To Quit
Gov. Pat Quinn says if embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris doesn't quit within the next two weeks, he wants lawmakers to approve a special election that could remove Burris from office.
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Rep. Davis Says He Sees Black Support For Burris
Congressman Danny Davis says there appears to be overwhelming sentiment among blacks that Sen. Roland Burris shouldn't resign as many are calling on him to do.
State Senator to Launch Bid for Governor
State Sen. Bill Brady says he will kick off his second bid for governor with a four-city fly-around next week.
Burris' Son Hired By State Housing Authority
The son of embattled Sen. Roland Burris landed a job with the Illinois Housing Development Authority five months ago under the administration of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Obama Proposes $475M For Great Lakes Restoration
President Barack Obama's proposed budget seeks $475 million for a Great Lakes cleanup plan.
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Despite Burris Circus, Illinois Has Plenty Of Clout in Washington
Sen. Roland Burris faces calls for his resignation and tense relations with some of his Washington colleagues, but that shouldn't keep him from performing most of a senator's duties.
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Primary Will Winnow Field To Replace Emanuel
Whoever wins former Congressman Rahm Emanuel's seat in a special election has some catching up to do.
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Illinois Senior Senator Has Called On The State's Junior Senator To Resign.
Dick Durbin said he spoke to Roland Burris earlier today to discuss the allegations surrounding Illinois newest senator. Burris is facing calls for his resignation after he admitted trying to raise money for the man who appointed him. Disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Low Voter Turnout for Primaries
Voters across the Stateline cast their ballots for local primary elections. But the excitement of last November's elections does not seem to have carried over to push more people to the polls.
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Roland Burris Returns to DC To Face Colleagues
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is back in Washington, and he's slated to meet with his fellow Illinois Democrat, Sen. Dick Durbin.
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Romney Supports House Republicans Against Stimulus
Mitt Romney has his own version of an economic stimulus bill: sending $1,000 checks to a group of Republican House members targeted by the Democrats for voting against the president's economic stimulus bill.
Sun-Times Calls For Burris Resignation
The Chicago Sun-Times says that U.S. Sen. Roland Burris must resign.
Critics Say Post Cartoon Seems To Link Obama To Dead Chimp
Civil rights leaders and some elected officials are voicing outrage over a cartoon that appears in the New York Post.
Gov. Says Burris Must Answer Questions Under Oath
Gov. Pat Quinn says Sen. Roland Burris is serving with a cloud over him and that Burris needs to answer questions from law enforcement under oath about his testimony at former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment hearings.
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Call For Illinois Legislative Probe Causes Uproar
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich continues to haunt the Illinois General Assembly.
White House: Ill. Needs To Know Details On Burris
The White House says Sen. Roland Burris needs to tell Illinois constituents the extent of his involvement with the administration of disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Gov. Quinn Names Key Staff
A new top aide to Gov. Pat Quinn is a holdover from Rod Blagojevich's administration who has ties to convicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko.
Ill. House GOP Requests Info On Burris Affidavit
Illinois House Republicans are demanding more information about when U.S. Sen. Roland Burris asked Democrats to amend testimony he gave about how he got his job.
Despite Obama Pledge, Justice Defends Bush Secrets
The government still isn't quite finished with the business of the previous administration, especially when it comes to secrets.
Burris Campaign Questions
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris plans to continue his "listening tour" of Illinois today amid a fresh media firestorm over his appointment by ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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Burris Insists Feds Didn't Request New Affidavit
Sen. Roland Burris says a newly released affidavit about his contact with the brother of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was voluntary and not the result of contact from federal agents investigating the former governor.
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Obama Returns To Washington From Chicago
President Barack Obama has returned to Washington after a long weekend in his hometown of Chicago.
Burris To Tour Parts Of Illinois
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris made plans for what he calls a "listening tour" of Illinois several weeks before the latest wave of controversy broke about his appointment by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
President Obama Returns to Chicago
President Obama is back in Chicago today, where love and hoops top the agenda.
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Burris was asked to Donate to Blago Fund
After claiming to never have inappropriate discussions with former governor Rod Blagojevich; Senator Roland Burris says he was contacted to make a hefty campaign donation.
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Ill. Governor Says Poor Need Bailout Too
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he wants to overhaul the state's tax structure to ease burdens on the poor and work on a scholarship initiative for students.
Obama IL License Plate Offered
The plates are temporary and only good for 60 days, but the money helps Illinois libraries and iRead; the summer reading program for kids.
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Obama Heads Home To Chicago For First Time As President
President Barack Obama is getting away from Washington for a few days in Chicago, leaving behind Cabinet headaches and a partisan divide over his economic stimulus package.
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Quinn Given More Time To Prepare Budget
The Illinois Senate has voted to give Gov. Pat Quinn more time to deliver a budget to lawmakers.
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