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Veto raises questions as new school year nears

President of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools Gil Morrison and Illinois Regional Superintendent of Schools Bob Daiber answer questions during a news conference at the State Capitol in Springfield.

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White Oaks Mall announces major renovations

White Oaks Mall, the sixth-largest employer in Springfield, called a news conference Monday morning to announce that it will be making major renovations beginning in August.

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Free Statewide Rx Assistance Program Launching in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Program officials have confirmed that they will announce the official launch of the free statewide prescription assistance program called Illinois Rx Card at a news conference tomorrow in Springfield, IL. Illinois Rx Card is being launched to help the uninsured residents of Illinois afford their prescription medications. The program is being touted …

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GOP senators propose $6.7B in cuts to Ill. budget

Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, R -Lemont, speaks during a news conference Thursday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

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Emanuel appeals ruling booting him off ballot

Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Monday, Jan.

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Illinois lieutenant governor and husband worth $587,000

The Times Illinois News — Thu Jan 20 06:00:00 UTC 2011 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is disclosing a net worth of $587,000 as a way to pledge transparency in office. At a Statehouse news conference Thursday, Simon said she’s swearing off campaign contributions from about: lieutenant governor Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon Springfield Illinois

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Nonprofit group launches rail safety ads

Nonprofit group launches rail safety ads — Fri Dec 31 06:00:00 UTC 2010 SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois and federal officials will join a nonprofit group in launching public service announcements promoting railroad crossing safety.Operation Lifesaver will unveil the ads Tuesday at a news conference at Union Station in Chicago…. about: Associated Press Disaster_Accident Public service announcement Union Station at: Union Station

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Democrats stay low key about state wins

Democrats stay low key about state wins — Thu Nov 04 10:38:00 UTC 2010 By Jamey DunnPresident Obama said at a Washington, D.C., news conference yesterday that a new Republican majority in the U.S. Congress means: “No one party will be able to dictate where we go from here.” But that does not seem to be the case in Illinoi… about: Bill Brady Christine Radogno Collinsville Deanna Demuzio Elections 2010 General Assembly Governor Illinois House Jamey DunnPresident Jay Hoffman John Cullerton John Sullivan Mark Kirk Michael Bond Michael Smith Mt Zion Pat Quinn Politics President Republican Robert Flider Senate Sen Christine Radogno US Congress at: Senate Democrats

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Simon is Quinna s top pick for running mate

Gov. Pat Quinn announces Sheila Simon, daughter of the late U.S. senator and former presidential hopeful Paul Simon, as his choice for his lieutenant governor running mate during a news conference Friday in Chicago .

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Lawmakers aim proposal at nursing home violence

Illinois Sen. Jacqueline Collins, D -Chicago, right, and Illinois Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, left, announce legislation aimed at reforming the way nursing homes operate in Illinois during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

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