State capital: Springfield
Entered Union: Dec. 3, 1818
Population: 12,713,634 (2004 estimate)
Area 55,584 sq mi. (143,963 sq km)
Governor: Rod R. Blagojevich (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 19
State nickname: Prairie State

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New H1N1 Concerns

New H1N1 Concerns Champaign- Health officials warn another wave of the H1N1 virus could hit our community.

IL Gov Poll: Brady +10 on Quinn

IL Gov Poll: Brady +10 on Quinn Just days after Bill Brady officially became the GOP nominee for Governor in Illinois , Rasmussen is out with a new poll showing the Republican challenger running ten points ahead of the Democratic incumbent, Pat Quinn: Brady 47 Quinn 37 Other 6 Undecided 9 According to Rasmussen,only 43% of Illinois voters approve of the job Pat Quinn is doing as ...

Runner-up in February primary submits application to be Dem candidate for lieutenant governor

Runner-up in February primary submits application to be Dem candidate for lieutenant governor Another former candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor has submitted an application to be the new Democratic nominee for the post.

Our View: Eliminate unfunded mandates

Our View: Eliminate unfunded mandates There is a bill floating through the Illinois Legislature that would make some state mandates no longer mandatory, but optional.

3/8/2010 - Missionary released...Healthier drinks...Talks to resume

3/8/2010 - Missionary released...Healthier drinks...Talks to resume Charisa Coulter left her cell today accompanied by staff of the U.S. Embassy. The Idaho woman was arrested in January with nine other Americans while trying to leave Haiti with 33 children without the proper documents.

Illinois State Senator Cullerton Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues

Illinois State Senator Cullerton Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues Illinois State Senator John Cullerton received the 2010 State Legislator of the Year Award from the American Psychological Association Practice Organization in recognition of his legislative accomplishments to increase the availability of mental healthcare services and to promote greater public well being.

' target='_blank'> Workers rights advocates praise Illinois Senate bill that strengthens laws against wage theft

Workers rights advocates praise Illinois Senate bill that strengthens laws against wage theft Some worker and immigrant rights groups are backing an Illinois Senate bill aimed at strengthening laws dealing with employers who shortchange or don't pay workers.

' target='_blank'> Conservative Brady to appeal on budget issues

Conservative Brady to appeal on budget issues Republican nominee for Illinois governor Bill Brady says he will try to appeal to voters on fiscal issues when they don't share his conservative viewpoint on social issues.

Governor Quinn Offers Few Hints for Budget Proposals

Governor Quinn Offers Few Hints for Budget Proposals Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will present his 2011 state budget proposal on Wednesday.

UAVs May Not Fly in Illinois

UAVs May Not Fly in Illinois The unmanned aerial vehicles Illinois soldiers are training on in Mississippi may not be coming to Illinois this month after all.

' target='_blank'> Suspect in Darien triple murder coming back to Illinois

Suspect in Darien triple murder coming back to Illinois "I am happy that they found someone a suspect for the family's sake but I hope it's him and the investigation is done." DARIEN POLICE ARE ALSO INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN NODARSE AND ANGELA KRAMER'S EX-BOYFRIEND. BOTH THE MEN'S BANK AND CELL PHONE RECORDS HAVE BEEN PULLED.

Illinois booze barons line up to fight Anheuser-Busch

Illinois booze barons line up to fight Anheuser-Busch In the 1920s, Chicago beer barons settled their turf wars with Tommy guns. Today, they dispatch lawyers to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, where the stakes are just as high.

Toyota Prepares To Dispute Electronics Claim

Toyota Prepares To Dispute Electronics Claim 3, 2010, in Daly City, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Toyota Motor Corp. plans Monday to try to undercut suggestions that its electronics systems caused the sudden acceleration problems that led to the recall of more than 8 million vehicles.

' target='_blank'> Ill. budget to hit schools, police, child care

Ill. budget to hit schools, police, child care Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to fill the biggest deficit in Illinois history includes cuts so severe that 17,000 teachers could lose their jobs, thousands of poor families would get less help with child care and fewer state troopers would patrol the roads, a top Quinn aide said Saturday.

Suspect In Darien Murders Returning To Illinois

Suspect In Darien Murders Returning To Illinois Share + Mar 5, 2010 11:42 am US/Central DARIEN, Ill. 1 of 1 Jacob Nodarse, 23, was arrested in Florida for obstruction as a fugitive of justice.

Illinois guard unit in Decatur receives national award

Illinois guard unit in Decatur receives national award An Illinois Army National Guard unit based in Decatur has received a national award.

President Obama renewed his call on Congress to "schedule a final vote" on health care reform Saturday, and continued to target insurance companies.
' target='_blank'> Obama: Time for 'final vote'

Obama: Time for 'final vote' President Obama renewed his call on Congress to "schedule a final vote" on health care reform Saturday, and continued to target insurance companies.

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