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1. Neglected Lincoln Bust of Englewood w/Photo

   Apr 15, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   It's safe to say that Illinois leads the nation in Abraham Lincoln statues. The book, "Lincoln in Illinois" features photo of 91, from the Augustus Saint-Gaudens memorial in Lincoln Park to the bust outside his Springfield tomb, its nose rubbed to a shiny bronze by Republican candidates seeking luck at the polls.

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   Related Topix: Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Lincoln, Chicago, IL, Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL), Opinion

2. SEC Charges Illinois with Securities Fraud w/Photo

   Mar 11, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivers his State of the Budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly in the House chambers at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Springfield Ill.

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   Related Topix: Pat Quinn, US Governors, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

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3. Gay Marriage Supporters, Opponents Gather In Springfield w/Photo

   Feb 20, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   As supporters and opponents of gay marriage gather in Springfield today to lobby members of the House of Representatives, a Crain's/Ipsos poll shows that 50 percent of Illinoisans support allowing members of the same sex to marry each other.

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   Related Topix: Wedding, Gay/Lesbian, Illinois, Champaign County, IL

4. You're So Vain, I'll Bet You Think This Post Is About You w/Photo

   Feb 20, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife Sandi attend the launch party for Our Stories Films at Social on October 10, 2006 in Hollywood, California.

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5. Text of President Obama's Chicago Speech w/Photo

   Feb 15, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   Hey, Chicago! Hello, Chicago! Hello, everybody. Hello, Hyde Park! It is good to be home! It is good to be home.

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   Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Pat Quinn, US Governors, US Senate, Senator Dick Durbin, Bobby Rush

6. Emanuel to Propose New Gun Control Measures w/Photo

   Jan 10, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   Chicago police Supt. Garry McCarthy says a ban on semi-automatic weapons doesn't go far enough.

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   Related Topix: Guns, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel

7. "Lincoln" Leads Illinois Into Oscars Territory w/Photo

   Jan 10, 2013 | NBC Chicago

   Illinois stole the show Thursday during nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards.

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   Related Topix: Lincoln, Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, US News, US Senate, Democrat, US Politics, Barack Obama, Oscars, Celebrities, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field

8. Day-Lewis Prepped for 'Lincoln' Role in Illinois w/Photo

   Nov 23, 2012 | NBC Chicago

   Leaving nothing to chance, Daniel Day-Lewis' prep for his movie role as Abraham Lincoln included the two-time Academy Award winner secretly spending time in the 16th U.S. president's former Illinois turf.

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   Related Topix: Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Lincoln, Celebrities, Daniel Day-Lewis

9. 'Fiscal Cliff' Could Hit Illinois Hard w/Photo

   Nov 19, 2012 | NBC Chicago

   According to economic experts, the Land of Lincoln not only will feel the pain if the government dives off the cliff, it will be one of the most affected states.

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   Related Topix: Illinois, Pat Quinn, US Governors