Illinois Government News

Republican lawmakers and the Illinois comptroller say a new audit reveals appalling problems about the state's Medicaid system. via KWQC-TV Davenport

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Hello on this Tuesday, the 13 day of May 2008. I'm Kristin Volk with a UPI news update. via ClipSyndicate

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Authorities in southern Illinois' Randolph County say last weekend's strong winds are to blame for the death of a 25-year-old woman. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

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The people of Illinois have endured failed leadership at the very top of their government for nearly a decade. via Chicago Tribune

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A senator is calling on the state to cancel its office lease with a firm linked to political fundraiser Antoin Rezko and seek the return of $3.4 million in rent paid since 2004. via WFIE-TV Evansville

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“We are pleased to see that Driving Skills for Life is continuing to play a major role in improving teen driving skills across Illinois”

Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life teen safe driving program for helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities by 61 percent reduction thus far in 2008. via Paddock Talk

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“I can do as I darn well please.”

Is it finally time for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to give up? After Tuesday's North Carolina and Indiana primaries, Sen. via East Valley Tribune

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A CNN count indicates Barack Obama has managed to secure more superdelegate votes than rival Hillary Clinton for the U.S. Democratic presidential nomination. via RedOrbit

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“We do not believe the government has met their burden.”

Tony Rezko is accused of using his political clout to line his pockets and those of his allies.

It's being called the biggest political corruption trial since former Gov. George Ryan's trial two years ago.

Monday morning the prosecution and defense will sum up weeks of complicated testimony. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports on what you will hear.

Federal prosecutors likened defendant Rezko to the Wizard of Oz - the man behind the curtain pulling the strings of political corruption to further himself and his allies. Monday, prosecutors and Rezko's defense attorney Joseph Duffy will begin the arduous task of condensing eight weeks of testimony into compelling closing arguments. Read more

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“We're not oblivious to the environment in which we're operating”

Team Clinton is vowing to take its uphill battle against front-runner Sen. Barack Obama beyond the June 3 end of the Democratic primary season if neither candidate has yet captured 2209 delegates, which ... via US News & World Report

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