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Top GOP lawmaker raising money for Rep. Walsh
Top GOP lawmaker raising money for Rep. Walsh

Republican Rep. Joe Walsh has criticized his party’s House leadership, but that’s not stopping a top GOP lawmaker from raising money for him as the freshman congressman prepares to face Democrat Tammy Duckworth in a high-profile contest this fall.

Pace unveils 2 new hybrid buses Pace unveils 2 new hybrid buses

Two new diesel-electric hybrid buses that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy have begun operating on Pace routes, the suburban bus agency announced today.
Bolingbrook man faces child pornography charges Bolingbrook man faces child pornography charges

A combined local, county and state effort that tracks Internet-access information has resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old Bolingbrook man on charges of aggravated child pornography.
Lawyer: Rep. Smith has no plans to quit, despite indictment Lawyer: Rep. Smith has no plans to quit, despite indictment

State Rep. Derrick Smith was formally indicted today on a single federal bribery count for allegedly accepting a $7,000 bribe.
Wisconsin governor kicks off campaigning for recall election Wisconsin governor kicks off campaigning for recall election

Wisconsin's divisive governor officially hit the campaign trail for the first time Tuesday, kicking off a statewide tour by speaking at a farm in front of a tractor, as Democrats filed signatures needed to take him on in a recall election.
Judge warns against watching 'American Idol' as jury picked in Hudson family slayings Judge warns against watching 'American Idol' as jury picked in Hudson family slayings

A jury of 12 people and six alternates has been selected in the trial of William Balfour on charges he killed three members of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson’s family, setting the stage for opening statements later this month.
Aurora woman charged in fake pension scheme in Lincolnshire Aurora woman charged in fake pension scheme in Lincolnshire

A 41-year-old Aurora woman allegedly created false identities and collected pensions for them from a Lincolnshire company, authorities say.
Former Schaumburg teacher gets probation after pleading guilty to child exploitation Former Schaumburg teacher gets probation after pleading guilty to child exploitation

Paul LaDuke, the former Schaumburg Christian School teacher accused of fondling himself in class, pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexual exploitation of a child and will receive 30 months of probation, his attorney said.

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