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The State Budget Process Will Be Unpleasant.


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Romney puts Gingrich on defensive in Florida debate


JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took the fight to chief rival Newt Gingrich on Thursday in his most aggressive debate performance yet, five days ahead of Florida's primary vote.

The State Budget Process Will Be Unpleasant.


The state’s financial situation is so dire that any recovery plan that’s the least bit realistic will be unpleasant.

Senate Republicans Want Answers at State of the State


Senate Republicans in Illinois say they're looking forward to Governor Quinn's State of the State address. 

Cartoonist Chris Britt laid off from SJR


Editorial Cartoonist Chris Britt has been let go from the State Journal Register.
 

Unemployment Up In Springfield.


Unemployment in Springfield went up half a percent in December, compared to December a year before. 

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has more surgery


US Senator Mark Kirk is recuperating from another surgery to reduce swelling in his brain.
Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline

Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline


In retiree-heavy Florida, health reform not a popular topic


Rural Kansas a tourist lure for offbeat travelers


"Barefoot Bandit" gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges in crime


"Barefoot Bandit" gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges


Obama pushes colleges to keep tuition under control


Romney holds 8-percentage point lead in Florida

Romney holds 8-percentage point lead in Florida


Biden takes swipe at Republicans Romney, Gingrich


Biden takes swipe at Republicans Romney, Gingrich


Obama seeks to rally Democrats to election-year fight


In retiree-heavy Florida, health reform not a popular topic


Obama pushes colleges to keep tuition under control


Libyan commander says will retake Bani Walid

Libyan commander says will retake Bani Walid


Russia "disappointed" with UN Syria draft: envoys


S.Sudan sees oil shutdown complete by Saturday


Iran hits back at EU with own oil embargo threat


Japan making progress on U.S. trade concerns: USTR


Dutch plan ban on Muslim face veils next year


Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success

Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success


Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success


Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success


Giants spent years perfecting winning formula


Raptors' top scorer Bargnani out indefinitely with injury


Tiger looks as if he's finally out of the Woods


Pat Sajak: Vanna White and I were drunk on 'Wheel of Fortune'


'Welcome Back, Kotter' star Robert Hegyes dies


Spinoff for 'The Office' in the works at NBC


Halle Berry visited by child protective services


John Travolta's stolen Mercedes recovered in pieces


Simon Cowell to launch DJ talent show


State Senator Larry Bomke will be on the WTAX Morning News Watch Monday morning at 6:40

Winter Weather May Mean School Closings!

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Filling the Foodbank

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KidsFest 2012

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