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Rockford Mayor Morrissey & Family Welcome Baby
Mayor Morrissey and his wife Stacy are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Sophia Marie Morrissey. Baby Sophia was born earlier today at 2:08 am weighing 8lb 4oz and measuring 20.5 inches.
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Ill. Voters View Quinn More Favorably Than Burris
A Chicago Tribune poll finds nearly half of Illinois voters hold a favorable opinion of Gov. Pat Quinn. But almost as many say they have no opinion or have never heard of him.
Ill. Gov. Quinn Announces Money saving Moves
Facing what could be a $9 billion budget deficit, new Gov. Pat Quinn has announced a series of cost-saving measures.
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Blagojevich Headed Back to National TV
Rod Blagojevich will be live from New York, again.
Ill. Senator Wants to Ban Texting by Drivers
State Sen. Dan Rutherford is trying to put the brakes on texting while driving in Illinois.
Senate Passes Stimulus Plan
President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations.
Lawmakers Share Thoughts On President Obama's Stimulus Bill
Two senators who played a leading role in shaping the $827 billion bill now before lawmakers say it's the best that could be achieved under difficult circumstances and must be passed.
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Obama Says Latest Economic News Demands Action
President Barack Obama says the latest jobless numbers demand action and it's "inexcusable and irresponsible" for Congress to delay on his economic recovery package.
Senate Centrists Try To Clear Way For Passage Of Stimulus
Senate moderates from both parties are trying to cut as much as $100 billion from the economic stimulus package.
Ill. House begins cleaning up after Blagojevich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois House has begun passing legislation meant to clean up some of the problems left behind by former governor Rod Blagojevich.
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Quinn says fixing budget will take 'sacrifice'
CHICAGO (AP) -- New Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says it will take "sacrifice" to fix a state budget deficit that could be as high as $9 billion.
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Chicago Mayor Calls City Workers Clock Watchers
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley gave a not very complementary opinion of city workers while explaining why he sold four of the city's assets for $6 million.
Quinn Crisscrossing Ill. As Big Issues Loom
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is keeping up a busy public schedule, zipping across the state.
Quinn Names New State Conservation Director
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is introducing a new state conservation director but is leaving open the possibility that some of his predecessor's cabinet officers will stay.
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AG Madigan Blasts Blagojevich 'Culture Of Secrecy'
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has blasted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich for imposing a "culture of secrecy" on state agencies under his control and hampering the release of public records.
Constituents Finding It Hard To Reach Senator
Constituents say they are finding it hard to contact Sen. Roland Burris by telephone and through the Internet.
NY Gov Says Campaign Aide Leaked Kennedy Dirt
New York Gov. David Paterson says a campaign staffer leaked unsubstantiated claims to the press that Caroline Kennedy "wasn't ready for prime time" and faced possible tax, nanny and marital problems.
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Letter-Writing Effort Planned To Keep Prison Open
Officials hoping to keep Pontiac Correctional Center open are promoting a letter-writing campaign targeting Gov. Pat Quinn.
Quinn to meet with Chicago Mayor Daley
CHICAGO (AP) -- New Gov. Pat Quinn is doing something his predecessor, Rod Blagojevich, rarely did: Quinn's talking to other top elected officials.
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Obama to return to Illinois
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama is heading back to his home state for the first time as president.
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Business Fare Better In Senate Version Of Stimulus
The Senate's current version of an economic stimulus bill offers billions more in business tax credits than the House plan does.
Obama's Stimulus Package
The Senate is set to start debate on President Obama's economic stimulus package tomorrow. It passed in the House last week, but without any Republican support. Drew Levinson has more on what some Republicans say needs to change in order to give the green light.
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Quinn Prepares to Leave for DC
Governor Pat Quinn is preparing to leave for Washington this week, where he's expected to speak with President Obama about the economic stimulus package. But before he goes, he's urging us to be humble and not hold grudges.
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Ill. Governor To Speak At Impeachment Trial
After days of bashing the impeachment trial that could remove him from office, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich plans to address the assembly today.
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Obama Touts Middle-Class Task Force Lead By Biden
President Barack Obama has announced a series of executive orders that he says should "level the playing field" for unions in struggles they have with management.
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Judge Turns Back Challenge To Child Porn Laws
A judge has ruled a state law that makes it illegal to view pornographic images of 17-year-olds is constitutional.
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Health Care Association Favored Blagojevich
The departure of Rod Blagojevich as Illinois' governor is not being celebrated in every corner of the state.
Ill. Officials Look To Leave 'Sad Chapter' Behind
Illinois' top elected officials say they look forward to working with new Gov. Pat Quinn and putting the "sad chapter" of his predecessors' administration behind them.
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With Blagojevich Gone, Illinois Officials Still Face Heavy Load
Illinois lawmakers have finished one big task by removing Rod Blagojevich from the governor's office, but they still face a heavy burden.
Burris Says He Stands Behind Blagojevich Removal
Illinois Sen. Roland Burris says the ousting of Rod Blagojevich as Illinois governor speaks "loud and clear" that there were serious hurdles keeping him from doing his job.
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Blagojevich: I Did Nothing Wrong
In a last-ditch effort to save his job, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told senators at his impeachment trial that he's done nothing wrong and the evidence doesn't support kicking him out of office.
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Blagojevich Gives Closing At Impeachment Trial
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he decided to address the senators hearing his impeachment trial to appeal to their sense of fairness.
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Obama Signs Equal-Pay Bill
President Barack Obama is singing the praises of newly passed legislation making it easier for workers to sue for discrimination on the job.
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Will Blagojevich Try Any Last-Minute Mischief?
With Gov. Rod Blagojevich entering what could be his final hours in office, some politicians are watching closely to see whether he attempts some last-minute mischief by spending state money, issuing executive orders or granting pardons.
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Congress Ready To Send Fair Pay Bill To Obama
A measure aimed at fighting wage discrimination against women is poised to become the first law signed by President Barack Obama.
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Blagojevich Hasn't Ruled Out Legal Action
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he hasn't ruled out legal action if he's impeached.
Who's Who In The Blagojevich Impeachment Saga
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's job is at stake as he faces a Senate impeachment trial that could boot him from office. Here are some of the key figures in the trial:
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Impeachment Trial To Proceed Without Illinois Governor
As lawmakers prepare for his impeachment trial in Springfield, Gov. Rod Blagojevich is continuing his media tour in New York.
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Locals Leave for Inauguration
55 people are taking this bus to Washington DC. It's about 800 miles, and more than a 16 hour drive.
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Rockford Locals Pick up Tickets to Inauguration
President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration may be the largest in our nation's history, and 23 News reporter Chris Norman shows us how some locals picked up tickets for the big show.
Minn. Senate Winner won't be known in 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota voters won't know who won the state's U.S. Senate race this year, and it's looking more likely that the new Congress will be sworn in before the race ends between Democrat Al Franken and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.
Lawsuit Contesting Obama Citizenship Continues
Opponents of Barack Obama will learn this week whether the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit contesting the president-elect's citizenship.
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Group: Other Candidates Used Donor Money On Duds
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wasn't the only candidate with donor-financed duds.
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Obama Rounds Out Economic Team
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker will head a new White House panel to help President-elect Barack Obama create jobs and bring stability to the ailing financial system.
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Obama Seeks Reforms in Talk with UN Chief
President-elect Barack Obama is urging the United Nations chief to reform the world organization to help it address pressing global issues.
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Beau Biden Will Not Accept Senate Appointment
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden says he plans to fulfill his National Guard duties and won't accept an appointment to his father's U.S. Senate seat.
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Obama To Meet With McCain At Transition Office
President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain are scheduled to meet today for the first time since Obama beat the Republican in the Nov. 4 election.
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Former Radical Distances Himself from Obama
CHICAGO (AP) -- Vietnam-era radical Bill Ayers said he doesn't know President-elect Barack Obama any better than thousands of other Chicagoans.
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On the Campaign Trail II
Here more from our interview with a Stateline woman just back from the presidential campaign trail.
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On the Campaign Trail
A Pecatonica woman returns home after working the campaign trail with John McCain and Sarah Palin.
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