Pat Quinn carries on tradition of hilariously inept Illinois

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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llinois is known for many things, from being home to everything from the greatest President in American history (yeah, we said it) to the greatest movie critic of all time (that one is not up for debate). One thing it has never been known for, however, is having the most moral and reputable political culture in the country.

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History of American Towns--Part IX Prophetstown, Illinois

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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Prophetstown is named for Wabokieshiek (White Cloud) a medicine man known as the Prophet. And also friend and adviser to Chief Black Hawk. Born in 1794 he presided over the village known as...

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Illinois Review: Video: The greatest fight in human history?

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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Radio talk show host Dennis Prager hosts poignantly articulates the importance of this November's election to "mankind" on a panel at the University of Denver two weeks ago. He says we are facing the "greatest fight in human history." What...

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Chicago celebrates brick bungalow history, architecture

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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Chicago certification program aims to preserve intricate masonry, other construction details of Bungalow Belt.

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Rachel Maddow: Mark Kirk 'Has Made Up An Amazing Array Of St

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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Rachel Maddow once again brought up Illinois Senate candidate Mark Kirk on her show Monday night, saying that his history of "misstatements" about his own military record and foreign policy could make for the biggest Senate race story of the year--topping Rand Paul of Kentucky and Sue Lowden of Nevada.

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Apply for a loan to Illinois Direct Payday Lenders

Wednesday 28th of July 2010 10:15:30 AM
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Usually the payday loan providers don't check the information provided by the client as well as his or her credit history. Owing to this online faxless payday loans are so fast and easy.

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