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Doris Behrens of Sherman, formerly of Jerome, was a new bride when she began watching "Guiding Light" in 1955.

Share + Jul 31, 2009 3:11 pm US/Central Gov. Pat Quinn announcedA his intentionsA Friday to cut 2,600 state jobs and to make most state employees take 12A unpaid days off each, as part of a plan to help balance the budget.

CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn used his new authority over the state budget on Friday to reduce spending cuts for programs that help abused children and other vulnerable Illinois residents while offering bad news for prison guards, college students and more.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers thought they sent the governor a bare-bones budget to keep state agencies running during a financial crisis.

Here's a look at some of the key dates and events from Pat Quinn's first 100 days as governor of Illinois: Jan.

A firefighter's best friend, a trumpet player, a cheerleader who is active at her church, a teen mentor, a camp counselor and a senior with more than 100 hours of community service completed just this year are the finalists to win the fourth annual Top Teen Award.