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Donnelly beats Mourdock in Indy
Republicans reclaimed Indiana in the race for the White House and the Statehouse on Tuesday, but Democrats took a Senate seat that the GOP had held safely for decades.
By Michael Puente  and AP Wires
 
Senator Kirk endorses Romney
Politics
Kirk: Illinois could play key role in GOP race
By Susie An  and AP Wires
 
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti leave their home heading to federal court for his sentencing Tuesday. (AP/Paul Beaty)
Crime
Blagojevich is unknown variable at sentencing
By Robert Wildeboer  and AP Wires
 
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Crime
3 arrested in police standoff
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
Rezko sentenced to more than 10 years in prison
Crime
Rezko gets 10 year prison sentence
By Robert Wildeboer  and AP Wires
 
Chicago City Council passes Emanuel's budget
Council passes Emanuel's budget in 50-0 vote
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
Metra approves fare hike
Culture
Metra approves fare hike
By Susie An  and AP Wires
 
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Politics
Illinois GOP hosts straw poll, aims to boost profile
By Sam Hudzik  and AP Wires
 
Cellini jurors getting an inside look at stealing from the state
Crime
Cellini jurors get insiders look at bilking state
By Robert Wildeboer  and AP Wires
 
Prosecutors portray Cellini as puppet master
Crime
Feds portray Cellini as puppet master
By Robert Wildeboer  and AP Wires
 
Cellini trial off to slow start
Crime
Off to a slow start, Cellini trial to resume
By Robert Wildeboer  and AP Wires
 
Catholic Charities to fight Illinois' efforts to end foster-care, adoption contracts
Catholic Charities to fight Illinois' efforts to end foster-care, adoption contracts
By AP Wires
 
Irene weakens over New England
Irene weakens over New England
By City Room , NPR Staff , and 1 more
 
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Science
Court: Asian carp threat is real, but locks stay open
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
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Crime
Nine arrested on sex trafficking charges in Cook County
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
Oatmeal? The hot item on fast food menus
Culture
Oatmeal? Have it your way
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
West Nile virus found in Chicago-area mosquitos
Health
West Nile virus found in Chicago-area mosquitos
By City Room  and AP Wires
 
Illinois board approves controversial plan to close Oak Forest Hospital
Health
Board votes to close Oak Forest Hospital
By City Room  and AP Wires