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Illinois Republicans focus on jobs

SPRINGFIELD - With the economy among the top issues facing candidates for governor, some Republicans this week latched onto Illinois' growing unemployment numbers to focus on the issue.

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Indicted contractor works on massive Arsenal-based contract

A Kuwaiti logistics company accused of defrauding the U.S. government on contracts for feeding troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan is one of the contractors on the massive Arsenal-based contract known as LOGCAP, officials said.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:05 pm | Loading…

Carroll County board backs sale of Thomson prison

Carroll County board backs sale of Thomson prison

The federal government's interest in purchasing the Thomson Correctional Center got the bipartisan support of the Carroll County, Ill., Board of Supervisors on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:45 pm | Loading…

Harkin endorses sale of Thomson prison

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin , D-Iowa, says he backs a proposal to move terrorism detainees from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to an Illinois prison.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:40 pm | Loading…

Strip club sues City of Davenport

Strip club sues City of Davenport

The new owner of the Chorus Line on Brady Street filed suit in Scott County District Court, appealing Davenport City Administrator Craig Malin's denial of a cabaret license for the nude dancing club. Attorneys Mike Meloy and John Flynn, representing owner Nadeem Mazhar, asked for a declar…

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:25 pm | Loading…

Culver delivers sober message on school money

DES MOINES - Iowa Gov. Chet Culver delivered a somber budget lesson to school board members from across the state Thursday, but argued financial constraints offer a historic opportunity for reforms.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:05 pm | Loading…

Iowa minority students narrow proficiency gap in math, reading

DES MOINES — State education officials are highlighting gains made in closing the so-called “achievement gap” between minority and white students detailed in a report made public Wednesday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…

Davenport council will consider loan for Forrest Block project

Davenport council will consider loan for Forrest Block project

The surprise discovery of asbestos in the Forrest Block building at the intersection of 4th and Brady streets in Davenport has caused developer Restoration St. Louis to seek a $1.8 million bridge loan from the city.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…

Scott County goes self-insured to save money on health costs

Seeking to lower its health insurance costs, Scott County is headed toward being self-insured after a decade of being covered by a third-party.

Nov 18, 2009 | 5:10 pm | Loading…

Bettendorf considers deer hunting advisory board

Bettendorf considers deer hunting advisory board

Bettendorf city officials are exploring ways to address residents' concerns about deer in the city and improve the city's deer bow-hunting program.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

Former Clinton Council member to run for Iowa Senate

Former Clinton Council member to run for Iowa Senate

CLINTON, Iowa - A former member of the Clinton City Council and local economic development leader announced his candidacy Monday for Iowa Senate.

Nov 16, 2009 | 7:55 pm | Loading…

Thomson in running for Guantanamo prisoners

Thomson in running for Guantanamo prisoners

The long-stagnant Thomson Correctional Center is a “leading contender” to house prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an Obama administration official said Saturday.

Nov 15, 2009 | 2:05 am | Loading…

Blue Grass gets new public safety building

BLUE GRASS, Iowa — Blue Grass residents will celebrate the opening of a $3 million public safety building with a ribbon cutting and open house Saturday.

Nov 13, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Decade-old civil rights case returns to Davenport

A civil rights complaint that dates back 10 years is returning to the Davenport Civil Rights Commission after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the agency's director acted as an advocate during the case.

Nov 13, 2009 | 10:45 pm | Loading…

Hare still sells health-care bill

Hare still sells health-care bill

Despite the looming fight in the U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Ill., is hopeful that health-care reform will happen. Hare voted for the health-care reform bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives 220-215 Saturday and was out promoting it Thursday with a stop …

Nov 12, 2009 | 10:40 pm | Loading…

Durant teacher resigns amid licensing questions

Durant teacher resigns amid licensing questions

The teacher in charge of Durant's alternative high school program resigned this week amid inquiries into his qualifications for the job.

Nov 12, 2009 | 10:25 pm | Loading…

Think tank: Illinois budget among nation's worst

Think tank: Illinois budget among nation's worst

SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to money, Illinois is among the worst-off states in the country, a national think tank reported Wednesday.

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:50 pm | Loading…

Democrats challenge own party member's candidacy for Rock Island clerk

The Rock Island County Democratic Party has filed an objection to a petition filed by one of four candidates for county clerk in the Feb. 2 primary.

Nov 11, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…

Obama campaign manager brings message, book to Iowa

It will be difficult to convince the new voters who lifted President Barack Obama to victory last year to turn out for congressional midterms unless Democrats deliver on key legislative priorities, an architect of the Obama win said Tuesday.

Nov 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Conlin files papers to run for U.S. Senate

Conlin files papers to run for U.S. Senate

Democrat Roxanne Conlin filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate today, at the same time releasing a 2-minute video that seeks to introduce her to the electorate.

Nov 09, 2009 | 10:00 am | Loading…

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