Regional News Archive
| Lawmakers discuss merging youth agencies Thursday, July 29, 2010 Gov. Pat Quinn is seeking to sweep the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ), the state agency which currently oversees incarcerated minors, into the larger Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) |
| Independent watchdog needed at Metra Thursday, July 29, 2010 Acknowledging that lax oversight allowed former Executive Director Phil Pagano to abuse his authority and award himself $475,000 in vacation pay, Metra officials and others agreed Wednesday that the agency needs an inspector general |
| Blago case goes to the jury Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Rod Blagojevich's fate is in the hands of jurors as they decide whether the impeached Illinois governor tried to sell a nomination to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat and schemed to use his political power for personal gain |
| Illinois, 17 other states, D.C. named 'Race to the Top' grant finalists Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Illinois school officials believe they have a better chance to tap into hundreds of millions of dollars from the federal government than they did in the first round of grants in March |
| Lawyer: Blago foolish, but not corrupt Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Sam Adam portrayed Blagojevich as a foolish, ineffective governor who could not plan such complicated schemes |
| Kirk proposed seven debates with Giannoulias Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Quincy not included in stops, many of which were also Lincoln-Douglas debate stops |
| Funeral service held today for Jacksonville soldier Monday, July 26, 2010 Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert of Jacksonville was killed July 17 in the Paktika province when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device. |
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| Quinn heckled announcing transit funds Sunday, July 25, 2010 The money from fee increases and video poker was billed as a way to boost the economy |
| Ill. residents survey damage from weekend storms Sunday, July 25, 2010 More than seven inches of rain fell quickly late Friday and early Saturday |
| University of Illinois budget in the black Saturday, July 24, 2010 The school is $16 million under budget |
| Illinois voters could have to pick two Senators Friday, July 23, 2010 Appeals court rejects state bid to forgo special election for interim replacement |
| Chicago Public Schools laying off 600 Friday, July 23, 2010 400 teachers are affected as district has $370 million budget deficit |
| Aide to new U of I president defends her $195K salary Friday, July 23, 2010 Lisa Troyer says the salary is reflective of her responsibilities |
| Judge rules in favor of putting Crenshaw back on the ballot Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Judge said petitions were in substantial compliance |
| Blago defense rests, closing arguments expected Monday Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Former governor doesn't testify |
| Hannibal cleans up from flash flood Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Some parts of Northeast Missouri were hit by eight inches of rain Tuesday |
| Furlough days impact on pensions not clear Wednesday, July 21, 2010 The Quinn administration acknowledged that the additional furlough days will affect pensions and that it is working to alleviate the situation |
| Judge hears Crenshaw's ballot appeal, no hint at ruling Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Republican was removed from state Senate race over ballot problem |
| Blago unlikely to testify Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Rod Blagojevich's lawyers told U.S. District Judge James Zagel they plan to rest their case without having the ousted former governor testify, as he has repeatedly said he would do |
| Hannibal LaGrange to become University of Hannibal Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Final approval is slated for the 2010 annual MBC convention held in Springfield, MO, October 25-27 |
| Soldier from Jacksonville killed in Afghanistan Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert, serving in the 101st Airborne Division, died Saturday in Paktika Province |
| Rain causes road closures, strands some residents Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Heavy rains have led to high water over the road |
| Blago's brother takes the stand Monday, July 19, 2010 Robert Blagojevich discusses family tension |
| Ballot controversy boosts Crenshaw Monday, July 19, 2010 This Illinois State Senate race has transformed a stay-at-home mom into a tea party darling whose story is being heard on conservative, and now mainstream, media outlets nationwide |
| Obama to headline Giannoulias Chicago fundraiser Monday, July 19, 2010 The fundraiser announcement, which was confirmed by the White House, comes on the heels of the state treasurer announcing that he is trailing Republican opponent Mark Kirk in contributions by a significant margin |
| U. of I.'s teaching partnership with Catholic Church draws scrutiny Sunday, July 18, 2010 Panel to review arrangement that lets Catholic center select, fund U. of I. adjunct |
| Illinois cancels most writing tests Saturday, July 17, 2010 Only 11th graders will be given the exam, state says |
| GOP out-fundraises Democrats in key races Saturday, July 17, 2010 For Illinois Democrats, lagging in fundraising could spell trouble |
| Alumni giving soars at Culver-Stockton College Saturday, July 17, 2010 The college’s total giving, which includes alumni, friends and other constituents increased 18 percent over last year, totaling $2.4 million |
| Brady, Quinn differ on death penalty moratorium Friday, July 16, 2010 The Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty has released a poll showing a majority of Illinois registered voters prefer some penalty other than death for murder |
| Kirk widens money lead over Giannoulias Thursday, July 15, 2010 Republican congressman has a 4-to-1 cash on hand lead over Democratic state treasurer |
| Blunt tops Carnahan in 2Q fundraising Thursday, July 15, 2010 Roy Blunt is turning up the heat on Robin Carnahan in the campaign money chase |
| Big-borrower Illinois is paying for its big debt Wednesday, July 14, 2010 The latest bond issue is only a fraction of what could add up to $9.3 billion in long-term borrowing this fiscal year, on top of $8.9 billion in such borrowing last year |
| Gov. Quinn: limit politics in primaries Wednesday, July 14, 2010 The governor said his open primary would be a win for voters, and a loss for the political bosses who want to control elections |
| U of Ill. to review Catholic instructor's firing Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Urbana-Champaign campus Chancellor Robert Easter said Monday he hopes to have a decision on the firing of Kenneth Howell from the Faculty Senate's Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure by the time fall classes start |
| Wyma, with immunity: 'I thought it was wrong, obviously wrong' Tuesday, July 13, 2010 John Wyma, Rod Blagojevich's former Congressional chief of staff, fund-raiser and friend, is testifying with a promise of immunity about fund-raising |
| Blago defense asks for time for anonymous witness needing secret service protection Tuesday, July 13, 2010 The defense has repeatedly tried to subpoena President Barack Obama and several members of his administration |
| New law allows gubernatorial candidates to hand pick running mate Tuesday, July 13, 2010 The days of wealthy political outsiders being nominated as running mates to the state’s gubernatorial candidates may have come to an end |
| Chicago handgun law goes into effect today Monday, July 12, 2010 New law is already being challenged |
| Quinn prison cutbacks still unclear Monday, July 12, 2010 If Gov. Pat Quinn wants to cut $42 million from Illinois' prisons, he's going to have to look a lot further than cars |
| Struggling states seeking more aid from Washington Sunday, July 11, 2010 Just days before the new budget year began, the House and Senate failed to complete legislation that would have extended important parts of the federal stimulus program |
| Blagojevich trial: Question of criminal intent Saturday, July 10, 2010 Is plotting wrongdoing enough to send him away -- or, can he claim no harm, no foul? |
| Race for insurance through Illinois high-risk pool starts next month Saturday, July 10, 2010 About 218,000 people could be eligible for a high-risk pool in Illinois, according to a 2008 U.S. Government Accountability Office report |
| Illinois man gets 24-year sentence for 10th DUI Friday, July 9, 2010 A breathalyzer test determined a Wheaton man had a blood-alcohol level of .164 |
| Democrats split on Quinn raises Friday, July 9, 2010 Quinn is standing by his defense that a number of people in his office deserved increased pay, in some cases topping 20 percent |
| Kidnapping suspect dies Thursday, July 8, 2010 The suspect shot himself in the head when authorities closed in Wednesday afternoon, a day after the little girl was found alive in a St. Louis County strip mall parking lot |
| Republican challenger removed from State Senate ballot in Will County Thursday, July 8, 2010 The Will County Electoral Board voted 2-1 to remove Cedra Crenshaw of Bolingbrook from the ballot |
| Trial: Jackson Jr. knew money was offered for Senate seat Thursday, July 8, 2010 Rejinder Bedi, a fundraiser for Jackson Jr., on Wednesday testified during Blagojevich’s corruption trial that he was with the congressman and another major political player, Raghuveer Nayak, at a gathering in a Chicago restaurant in late October 2008 when the Senate seat came up |
| Transportation projects few and far between for Northeast Missouri Thursday, July 8, 2010 Now that U.S. 36 is done, maintenance is the plan |
| Abducted 4-year-old girl is found alive in Fenton Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Alisa Maier had no visible injuries when a St. Louis County police officer found her in back of a car wash |
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