Pat Quinn

Editorial: Burris and the truth

"(T)his is not about Mr. Burris; it is about the integrity of a governor accused of attempting to sell this United States Senate seat. Anyone appointed by Gov. Blagojevich cannot be an effective representative of the people of...

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James Thompson: 9/11 terrorists in Illinois?

As a former U.S. attorney, governor of Illinois and 9/11 commission member, I am keenly aware that the safety and security of our families, our cities, our state and our country is always our first priority. We are a nation at...

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U.S. Senate votes to move health care reform bill forward

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Senate voted on Saturday night to move an overhaul health care reform bill forward. U.S. state of Illinois expects more federal money for health care CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) --...

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Former Gov. Edgar says Thomson likely would be safe for detainees

By MIKE RIOPELL, JG/T-C Springfield Bureau SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois governor who ordered Thomson Correctional Center built said Friday he’s not worried about security if the prison eventually holds Guantanamo Bay detainees....

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There's life after the Leafs

T.O. continues to churn out talent for rest of NHL Larry Murphy, booed by Leafs fans, was traded to the Red Wings and became a Stanley Cup champion. (Sun Media file) Every year there are Maple Leafs fingerprints on the Stanley...

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Renney calls out Hemsky

Associate coach Tom Renney barked out Ales Hemsky in practice yesterday for not showing enough focus in the drills. It was a full-throated scolding, much of it not suitable for print. Hemsky's practice habits --he is always the...

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Republicans Set for Big Gains In Governor Races

An abundance of open-seat races bodes well for the GOP. Among the likely Republican nominees are state Attorney General Mike Cox, U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra and Domino’s Pizza CEO David Brandon. Democratic hopes Democrats also...

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New Law Helps State Get More Federal Money

A new law will help the state get more federal money to pay hospitals that care for the poor. The state is expecting to get more than $1.1 billion from Washington because the federal government has temporarily increased its...

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Feature: Medical Marijuana in State Legislatures -- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Medical marijuana has gone mainstream. It routinely receives above 70% in public opinion polls, it has been legalized in 13 states, and this year 18 more stores either tried or are still trying to pass medical marijuana laws....

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Quinn calls Winfrey a 'force of nature'

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he hopes Oprah Winfrey doesn't leave Chicago. Quinn calls Winfrey a "force of nature" for the city, the state, the country and the world. And he says he hopes popular demand will convince her to...

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