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Obama: Congress must actWASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama implored Congress on Thursday to “act boldly and act now” to fix an economy growing perilously weaker. Leading lawmakers set an informal goal of mid-February for enacting tax cuts and government spending that could cost as much as $1 trillion. Report says 4.6 million out of workThe number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits has reached a 26-year high, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday. Five to 9 inches of snow expectedBe ready for another day of shoveling and brushing off the car.
Burris: No deals madeSPRINGFIELD – Roland Burris cleared one key hurdle Thursday on his way to filling President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, testifying before an Illinois House committee that he didn’t strike any deals with embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich to get the plum appointment.
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Top StoryHouse could vote today to put Blagojevich on trial in SenateThe Illinois House of Representatives likely will vote today on whether to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a day after a special House investigative committee concluded that his conduct merited it.
Obama: Congress must actWASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama implored Congress on Thursday to “act boldly and act now” to fix an economy growing perilously weaker. Leading lawmakers set an informal goal of mid-February for enacting tax cuts and government spending that could cost as much as $1 trillion. Report says 4.6 million out of workThe number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits has reached a 26-year high, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday. Five to 9 inches of snow expectedBe ready for another day of shoveling and brushing off the car.
Burris: No deals madeSPRINGFIELD – Roland Burris cleared one key hurdle Thursday on his way to filling President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, testifying before an Illinois House committee that he didn’t strike any deals with embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich to get the plum appointment.
More headlines »Sing in the new with latest musical games"Rock Band 2" and "Guitar Hero World Tour" are two of the hottest video games, but musical gaming doesn't end with those two franchises.
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Potholes frustrate drivers, road workersPothole season is the cruelest time of year for drivers and their cars.
Roger Collins said his daily commute from Rockford to Lake in the Hills was a ... Lyons: Whiskey, politics best in transparent glassPolitics without money is like alcohol-free whiskey. Sports
Florida holds off Oklahoma for BCS titleMIAMI – Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years.
Marinelli talks to Bears' SmithRod Marinelli met with Bears coach Lovie Smith on Friday to discuss possible coaching opportunities. Opinion
Editorial CartoonEditorialsPet limit plan questionsMcHenry County is considering whether to limit the number of pets someone can own in unincorporated areas of the county. Letters to the EditorLifestyle
Healthy New YearResolutions to eat better could start right here. These recipes are healthful and taste great. Sing in the new with latest musical games"Rock Band 2" and "Guitar Hero World Tour" are two of the hottest video games, but musical gaming doesn't end with those two franchises. Andresky: Follow port back in timeDid you know vintage port after about 10 years in a bottle can lose flavor? |
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 Marinelli makes the roundsRod Marinelli's agent, Frank Bauer, was serious last week when he said his client was drawing interest from multiple teams. After speaking with the Bears and Seattle about coaching vacancies, Marinelli is in Houston today (Thursday) speaking with the Texans. They have openings at defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. CHECK IT OUT
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