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The 17th District finds itself changing thanks to the new Illinois Congressional map; the district now represents parts of Rockford, where incumbent republican representative Bobby Schilling made his way Saturday night.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:44:01 GMT
With just over a month until voters hit the polls, political candidates are doing all they can to win their elections...and the case is no different in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, where the newly drawn state map has two current Congressman facing off for one seat: incumbent Don Manzullo and current 11th District representative Republican Adam Kinzinger.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:36:46 GMT
The directors of two Catholic organizations in Illinois say they still have concerns about the provision of free contraception in President Barack Obama's revised health insurance mandate.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:18:47 GMT
While Illinois veterans are faring better than most others nationwide in terms of finding work, they still face challenges.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:15:25 GMT
State Justice Department officials say they've gotten the deluge of concealed carry permit applications under control and are meeting turn-around deadlines again.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:13:33 GMT
Baby Claire arrived at 2pm Saturday
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:43:18 GMT
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.
Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:03:53 GMT
Stateline housing developments will receive more than $3 million in federal funding. It's all in an effort to improve security in and out of local homes.
Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:06:19 GMT
Faculty members at Rock Valley College have been meeting for a little over an hour and a half to decide if they should strike.
Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:56:22 GMT
The REA says they aren't making any progress with District 205 when it comes to negotiating a new contract.
Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:57:12 GMT
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