Illinois News
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Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press, IL
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say the city faces a budget shortfall of at least $654 million because of weak tax revenue. In addition to lower tax revenue, officials say Chicago's budget deficit is impacted by an arbitrator's settlement of a police contract dispute, which puts the city on... more
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Illinois National Guard warns people posing as deploying soldiers are running online scam
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois National Guard is warning consumers not to fall for an online buying scam committed by people claiming to be deploying soldiers. more
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Here is the latest Illinois sports from The AP, IL
CHICAGO (AP) — Make it 12 in a row for the Chicago White Sox at home. Lucas Harrell pitched six solid innings in his major league debut and Dayan Viciedo collected three hits as the Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-1 last night. Gordon Beckham had two hits and two RBIs. Before the game, the... more
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Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press, IL
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — An East Moline teenager has pleaded guilty in a stabbing case. Seventeen-year-old Markel Williams is charged with repeatedly stabbing an unarmed man during a fight at Norman Schadt Park in Silvis in March. A sentencing hearing for Williams is set for Sept. 29. more
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The Chicago Tribune
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Park district pension ploy pays off handsomely
As the economy was taking a historic nosedive, parks officials in Highland Park were paying three of their executives far more — $435,203 in one case — than anyone in similar posts across the suburbs, the Tribune has found. more
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Memorable moments in the Blagojevich trial
With the fate of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich now in the hands of the jury, here's a look back at some of the key moments in his two-month corruption trial. more
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4,000 pot plants found in North Chicago
Lake County officials have discovered about 4,000 marijuana plants being cultivated in a heavily wooded area in North Chicago. more
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Obama's 49th to be Chicago-style
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will mark his 49th birthday Wednesday night in Chicago without his wife and daughters. more
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Daley staring at a $655 million budget hole
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is sticking to his promise not to raise property taxes next year, but he's looking at all other options to eliminate a record budget shortfall of more than $655 million, city officials said Friday. more
