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5 hrs ago | Illinois State Police

Governor Blagojevich announces continued success in efforts to reduce Illinois' crime rate...

The State Police pointed to initiatives targeting illegal guns and drugs as key factors in the successful effort to curb crime in Illinois.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Drugs, US Governors, Criminal Defense Law, Law

13 hrs ago | Daily Chronicle

Out of the running: Madigan won't run for governor, Senate

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday that she's running for re-election instead of seeking higher office, a surprise decision that leaves potential candidates for governor and Senate figuring out where they stand in the new political landscape.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Roland Burris, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, US Governors, Barack Obama

Wed Jul 08, 2009

The Capitol Fax Blog

Dillard jumps in, all but endorses LMadigan, Proft pounces

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2009 * State Sen. Kirk Dillard is on a scheduled fly-around today to announce his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Dupage County, IL, Retail, Dillards, US Governors

Kansas City Star

Ex-Blagojevich aide expected to plead guilty

A defense attorney for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's last chief of staff says his client will likely plead guilty to corruption charges.Former Blagojevich chief-of-staff John Harris has pleaded not guilty to charges he plotted to squeeze people who have business with the state for campaign money or payoffs.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Governors

Fort Mill Times

Dillard to announce run for Ill. governor

State Sen. Kirk Dillard is officially throwing his hat into the ring. Dillard scheduled a news conference in Hinsdale on Wednesday to announce his candidacy for the Illinois governor's office.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Hinsdale, IL, Chicago Metro, US Governors

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Illinois State Police

Statewide crime rate fell by 2.1 percent in 2006

" The Illinois State Police today announced the Illinois crime rate fell 2.1 percent in 2006, with reports of criminal sexual assault and motor vehicle theft realizing the biggest decreases.

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Related Topix: Illinois, US Governors

Illinois State Police

ISP 4th of July patrols aimed at removing drunk drivers from roadways

Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today signed Senate Bill 1088 expanding the ability of local police agencies to use money generated by fines stemming from convictions for driving under the influence.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Life, Holidays, 4th of July, US Governors, Chicago Metro

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Bureau County Republican

Quinn vetoes Doomsday budget

Gov. Pat Quinn followed through on his promise and vetoed Senate Bill 1197 - the so-called Doomsday budget - Wednesday, allowing the state to start the new fiscal year without a budget.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Spring Valley, IL, Tax, Princeton, IL, Gilson, IL, US Governors

Sun Jul 05, 2009

Seattle's WB

From Hamas to Scooter Libby: Major cases handled by U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald

In 2001, Patrick Fitzgerald was named U.S. attorney of the Northern District of Illinois.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, US Governors

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Town Hall

Appointees face rough 2010

Thanks to vacancies created by last falla TMs election, then-president-elect Barack Obama faced the first dramas of his administration: Finding credible, re-electable bodies to fill those seats.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Illinois, US Governors, Illinois Government, Senator Roland Burris, Opinion

13WMAZ-TV

N.Y. Lawmakers Locked in Power Struggle

Named the most dysfunctional state legislators in the nation, New York lawmakers seem determined to live up to the title.

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Related Topix: New York, New Paltz, NY, US Governors, David Paterson, New York, NY

Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Different governor, but same gridlock at Capitol

Illinois got a new governor six months ago, but sometimes it seems little else has changed in state government.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Governors, US News, Springfield, IL, Chicago Metro

Salon.com

Newspaper columnists give Gov. Palin dubious honor

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Sarah Palin, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Ventura Metro, Ventura, CA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Fox Valley Shopping News

Birkett running for Illinois attorney general

Though he's spent the last several months talking about a potential run for Illinois governor, DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett announced online Thursday that he will remain a prosecutor -- and run for Illinois attorney general in 2010.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Dupage County, IL, US Governors

WIFR

Spokesman: SIU Complies With Admissions Subpoena

While Southern Illinois University has complied with a federal subpoena from prosecutors investigating ousted Gov.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Governors, Northern Illinois University

Canada.com

New scrutiny over Burris U.S. Senate nomination

Roland Burris came under fresh scrutiny on Tuesday after disclosing he tried to raise money for the disgraced former Illinois governor who named him to the U.S. Senate seat once held by U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Roland Burris, Democrat, Illinois, Illinois Government, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, US Governors

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Northwest Herald

Franks wants Quinn to veto video poker

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Jack Franks wants the governor to veto legislation outlining part of how construction in the state would be funded.

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Related Topix: Games, Poker, Illinois, Illinois Government, Marengo, IL, Lottery, Crystal Lake, IL, US Governors

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Kane Co. Chronicle

Our View: Don't drag the needy into politics

On his way out of office, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich called a news conference in which he shared the stage with needy citizens and talked about the help he was able to give such people.

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Related Topix: Illinois, US Governors, Illinois Government

Mon Jun 29, 2009

The Huffington Post

What Happens If Illinois Doesn't Pass A New Budget By Tuesday's Deadline?

The state's budget year ends Tuesday, and lawmakers are nowhere near a deal on a spending plan with Gov.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors

Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

TV show consoles ex-Ill. first lady

Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich said that making new friends during her time on NBC's reality show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" helped her get over those she's lost since her husband's arrest on federal corruption charges.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Illinois, Illinois Government, US Governors

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