United States - Midwest

Gov. Blagojevich was charged by the FBI with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.

Illinois Governor Blagojevich Charged in Corruption Probe

Dec 9, 2008, 9:00 pm

Gov. Blagojevich was charged by the FBI with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said Dec.8 that the state would suspend business with Bank of America.

State of Illinois Boycotts Bank of America amid Protests

Dec 9, 2008, 12:00 pm

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said Dec.8 that the state would suspend business with Bank of America.

Group Addressing Loophole of Nebraskan Safe Haven Law

Nov 26, 2008, 11:00 am

After closing the loophole in the Nebraskan Safe Haven Law on Friday, a small working group of six has formed to address the lack of adolescent care in the state.

Met with only three state proposals on the ballot this November, the one that has stirred up controversy is Proposal 2. The proposal would add an amendment to Michigan's Constitution, allowing for embryonic stem cell research.

Stem Cell Proposal Stirs Up Controversy in Michigan

Nov 4, 2008, 10:00 pm

Met with only three state proposals on the ballot this November, the one that has stirred up controversy is Proposal 2. The proposal would add an amendment to Michigan's Constitution, allowing for embryonic stem cell research.

At least five branches of Chase bank in Colorado and Oklahoma received threatening letters Monday.

At Least Five Chase Banks Hit With Letter Threats

Oct 20, 2008, 7:00 pm

At least five branches of Chase bank in Colorado and Oklahoma received threatening letters Monday.

Sheriff in Chicago Halts Foreclosure Evictions

Oct 9, 2008, 4:00 pm

The Cook County sheriff halted foreclosure evictions, saying innocent tenants were being put on the street.

Chicago’s Midway Airport will become the nation’s first private-run major commercial airport.

Chicago’s Midway Airport to Go Private

Oct 1, 2008, 9:00 pm

Chicago’s Midway Airport will become the nation’s first private-run major commercial airport.

General Motors Thursday announced that the company will invest $370 million in building a new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder engines in Flint, Michigan.

GM Announces $370 Million for Electric Car Plant in Mich.

Sep 26, 2008, 1:00 am

General Motors Thursday announced that the company will invest $370 million in building a new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder engines in Flint, Michigan.