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In the past month, Illinois residents have experienced the highs and lows in politics, having proudly watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama and witnessed former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment. Democrat Patrick Quinn, former lieutenant governor, immediately filled the vacant position following Blagojevich's removal from office on Thursday.In the past month, Illinois residents have experienced the highs and lows in politics, having proudly watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama and witnessed former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment.

The lead prosecutor determined to displace Gov. Rod Blagojevich in Monday's opening trial proceedings bears blue and orange spirit. David Ellis graduated from the University in 1990 with a degree in finance, and continued his education at Northwestern Law School.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he'll reject any paperwork that Gov. Rod Blagojevich files to name a new U.S. senator. A defiant Blagojevich on Tuesday appointed a former state attorney general to Barack Obama's former Senate seat, a suprise move that put his opponents in the uncomfortable position of trying to block a veteran political trailblazer from becoming the Senate's only black member.

When he left his family in India, Pravin Vatt told his parents he would be back from America in two years.

That was in 2001. Seven years later, Vatt is still living in the States.

Vatt went to the University of South Carolina on a student scholarship for engineering.

NEW YORK - Michael Crichton, the million-selling author who made scientific research terrifying and irresistible in such thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said.

Crichton died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after privately battling cancer.

Whether it's examining a cancerous colon or standing over a 600 pound body on a step stool, Charles Embrey is prepared for some strange sights in his line of work.

For the past eight years, Embrey has been a pathological assistant at Carle Clinic Association in Urbana.

Two women, one courtroom.

This year's Champaign County State's Attorney election is more than just a race across party lines. It's a race across courtroom lines as well.

Janie Miller-Jones, Republican from Rantoul, Ill., is running against Julia Rietz, the incumbent Champaign Democrat.

In a professor's office, the diplomas on the wall all look about the same - fancy writing, big words; but not Christie Lynn Gilson's diploma.

With three diplomas on her wall, the University certificate she received in May is the first one she can actually read.

Gilson, a blind alumna, earned her Ph.D. in special education and is now an associate professor in the education department at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa.

Her diploma is printed in Braille.

Quick question: How many of you watch the Girls Next Door? Almost every girl I know watches it, and some guys too. This show has become extremely popular because it gives America an inside look into the lives of UI alum Hugh Hefner and his three girlfriends.

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