Saturday, November 21, 2009

Illinois

Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students

After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students. more >>

Blagojevich on the Media: 'Screw the Truth'

In his new book, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich lets everyone know what he thinks of the media. more >>

University of Illinois President Promises Reforms

An admissions scandal has rocked the Illinois campuses since May. more >>

Democrats' Connecticut, Illinois Woes Could Open 2010 Senate Seats to Republicans

Polls show voters could lean Republican in Illinois and Connecticut races. more >>

Illinois Hopes to Repeal Age Minimum

Currently, full-time students must be 15 years old, a rule in place only at UI's three campuses. more >>

Blagojevich Timeline - US News and World Report

Illinois Governor Blagojevich Bounced From Office

Not only was Blagojevich impeached, but he was barred from ever holding a public post in Illinois again more >>

Religion in Schools Debate Heats Up

An Illinois "moment of silence" law is overturned, and Texas reconsiders how to teach evolution. more >>

Roland Burris, Proclaimed Senator After All, Despite Blagojevich Controversy

Democrats, eager to move on, decided to seat the new junior senator from Illinois. more >>

Stimulus Debate Could Clarify How Much Obama Supports 'Clean Coal'

The coal industry wants the bill to revive a massive "clean coal" plant project in Illinois. more >>

Capitol Hill Drama as Burris Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Claim Senate Seat

Despite calling himself 'junior senator from Illinois,' Burris was not allowed to assume Obama's seat. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris

Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named Roland Burris as Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate. more >>

Blagojevich's Selection of Roland Burris May Be Hard to Undo

There are no allegations of wrongdoing on behalf of Burris, so would Democrats want to expel him? more >>

What Do You Think About Blagojevich Appointing Roland Burris to Barack Obama's Vacant Senate Seat?

The Illinois secretary of state doesn't like it one bit, and neither do Senate Democrats. more >>

Roland Burris, Rod Blagojevich: Illinois Politics Gets Weirder and Weirder

Blago strikes back. more >>

Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Plans to Name Roland Burris to Replace Obama

Blagojevich's plans set up a challenge with congressional leaders who say they will reject his pick. more >>

Should Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Be Impeached?

Either way, the Illinois Supreme Court refuses to hear the case. more >>

Impeachment Calls Grow as Disgraced Blagojevich Ignores Demands to Resign

Despite the Illinois governor's arrest on corruption charges, he went to work as usual today. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Rod Blagojevich

Federal authorities charged Blagojevich, the governor of Illinois, with corruption. more >>

Blagojevich Isn’t the First Illinois Politician to Go Down With Corruption Charges

The Land of Lincoln has a past of political corruption. more >>

Rod Blagojevich, the Stupidest Governor in the Country, Puts Obama in a Bad Light

Blagojevich's corruption charges cast somewhat of a pall on Obama's transition. more >>

How Barack Obama Should Handle Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich illustrates a political lesson and also offers a chance, Peter Roff writes. more >>

Blagojevich Calls to Mind Clarence Darrow and Chicago Corruption

Putting Blagojevich's arrest in historical perspective more >>

Inside the Feds' War on Gang Violence

Law enforcement agencies are trying to get the most dangerous hit men and enforcers off the streets. more >>

5 Illinois Governors Charged With Corruption This Century

Land of Lincoln? Not so much. more >>

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