Dem House vote-counter lacks health care votes now
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House's chief Democratic headcounter said Sunday he hadn't rounded up enough votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care overhaul heading into a make-or-break week, even as the White House's top political adviser said he was "absolutely confident" in its prospects....
Memo: Investigators can't replicate runaway Prius
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government could not replicate the runaway speeding reported by a Prius owner who said his car's accelerator stuck as he drove on a California freeway, according to a memo for a congressional panel....
Iraqi PM in narrow lead in partial election tally
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's prime minister edged ahead in a tight race in the country's parliamentary elections Sunday after partial results from all of 18 provinces showed his bloc leading in seven provinces - two more than his chief rival....
3 with ties US consulate killed in Mexican city
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) -- Three people with ties to the American consulate were killed in a drug-plagued Mexican city, including a U.S. couple shot to death within sight of the border with their baby in their back seat, officials said Sunday....
Israeli apology gets cool reception in Washington
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's prime minister expressed regret Sunday for a crisis with the United States over plans to expand a Jewish neighborhood in east Jerusalem, even as American officials played down the apology and called for bold Israeli action to get peace efforts back on track....
Mueller Company says they will be moving a portion of their operations from Decatur to Tennessee. The company, which is based out of Atlanta, says will be moving the company’s supply, sales, marketing and human resources departments to Chattanooga TN effective. . .
An investigation into a recent attempted burglary led Decatur Police to find more evidence about a burglary case from last year. Monday, police responded to Decatur’s. . .
The Illinois Lottery says someone in Decatur and Champaign is missing out on a cash prize and they are running out of time to claim it. Two central Illinois people from last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire. . . .
A central Illinois woman is seeking $10 million in a lawsuit that accuses police of waiting too long to start looking for her two sons after they were taken by their father last year. 9-year-old. . .
A new measure could ensure that crooked lawmakers don’t collect a dime of taxpayer funded pensions. The measure was supported by local State Rep. Bob Flider and. . .
The budget governor Quinn laid out attempts to close a 13 billion dollar deficit by borrowing…rolling over some debt…pension reforms…and cuts to state government. That includes reducing spending on education by more than one billion. . . .
Republican candidate for Governor Bill Brady has harsh words for Gov. Pat Quinn's proposal to raise the state income tax. Brady calls the plan a "disaster." He said. . . .
