Illinois

Patsy Michael Finton Pleads Guilty In Springfield Bomb Plot

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A part-time fry cook and would-be terrorist admitted plotting to blow up a federal courthouse in the Illinois capital city and was sentenced Monday to 28 years in prison. Michael Finton, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction against …

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Gov. Pat Quinn: State will pay for Sears to stay in Illinois

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By Sandra M. Jones and Julie Wernau, Tribune reporters 10:03 p.m. CDT, May 9, 2011 Sears Holdings Corp. has joined a growing list of companies threatening to move their headquarters out of Illinois, setting off a flurry of activity from government officials, including Gov. Pat Quinn, eager to keep thousands …

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2011 farmers market guide

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Here is a list more than 100 farmers markets in Chicago and the suburbs – there’s one near you. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables directly from the growers are available. The downtown markets are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours at the neighborhood markets are 7 a.m. to …

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HB148 – CONCEALED CARRY – IS ON THE MOVE – VOTE PROBABLE THIS WEEK

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We have good news and bad news regarding HB148, the 2011 Concealed Carry Bill. The good news is that this year’s concealed carry bill enjoys broad bi-partisan support from around the state. The reason for this success is that the bill has been carefully crafted to address some legislators’ concerns …

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Reverse the Trend

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Today I received my 2010 Congressional Scorecard from the Club for Growth. The scorecard is the Club for Growth’s rating system for legislators positions in regards to economic growth. The scale is simple. Zero is the worst possible score and 100 is the best possible score. Naturally, I looked up …

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Bill Daley: Avoid a showdown, back debt-ceiling increase

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By Lynn Sweet on April 29, 2011 8:38 AM WASHINGTON — A factor in President Obama’s decision to address the “birther” question — and release his “long form” birth certificate — came when ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos asked him about it in an April 14 interview where Obama wanted …

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Illinois Medical Marijuana Prospects Improve As House Republican Announces Support

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House Minority Leader Tom Cross announced last week that he would support legalization, after speaking with a number of people who use medical marijuana — including a disabled veteran, FOX Chicago reports. State Representative Lou Lang, the sponsor of HB 30, was excited by the news. “The best prospects for …

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South suburb doing away with terrorism warning signs

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Mayor of Country Club Hills doesn’t like the new threat level system by Sam Hudzik Apr. 26, 2011 A south suburb of Chicago plans to take down signs that alert residents to the current terrorism threat level. That’s after the feds announced they were scrapping the color-coded system. It may …

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Heroin Highway

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Heroin abuse in Chicago’s suburbs is reaching epidemic proportions, and the area’s Eisenhower Expressway has become known as the “Heroin Highway” for all the smack that flows through it.

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Before Arlington Heights murder, judge gave suspect one last chance

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Shortly after leaving jail, teen bound, beat and stabbed father, police say Nellessen had been in and out of Fecarotta’s courtroom since 2009, when he appeared on a residential burglary charge. He could have been sentenced to 4 to 15 years for the class 1 felony, but Fecarotta chose Cook …

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Arlington Heights Cop Sued Over Girl’s Rape

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Officer Mark Del Boccio is being sued for letting three underage males carry away an unconscious female, who was later raped By Britni Day A suburban police officer’s negligence led to the rape of intoxicated girl, according to a lawsuit. The suit filed Tuesday against the village of Arlington Heights …

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In Small Illinois Towns, Not Enough Candidates Running For Municipal Office

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By TAMMY WEBBER CEDAR POINT, Ill. — Michael Mahar was the big winner in this month’s village election, but it had nothing to do with his popularity. He was the only candidate on the ballot. He soon had to start calling friends and neighbors in this northern Illinois hamlet of …

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‘Amazon Tax II’ passes Illinois Senate — to furious opposition from city, county, RTA

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Posted by Greg H. at 4/15/2011 12:34 PM CDT on Chicago Business You might call it Amazon Tax II — a proposed sales tax “simplification” measure with potentially massive financial implications. Chicago-area officials say the bill could cost them hundreds of millions, and maybe billions, of dollars a year. But …

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Cops dodge questions in David Koschman homicide case

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We’ve hit what I call the “FOIA Stone Wall.” “FOIA” stands for the Freedom of Information Act, one of the most important tools in a reporter’s toolbox when it comes to finding out what government knew and when it knew it. Authorities, by law, are obligated to respond. But in …

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