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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
 

If the state of Illinois is a laughing stock, just who is to blame? We talk with a pol, a prof and a pundit and take your calls. Plus, Madison Hobley's victory. And we visit with our contributors at Curie Metro High School.



 
 
 
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State Sen. Trotter on Burris' Senate Appointment  
We ask State Senator Donne Trotter whether he regrets voting against a recall amendment last year and why he supports Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate.
Your Call: Where Our State Troubles Lie  
Springfield State Journal-Register political columnist Bernie Schoenberg and University of Illinois at Springfield political science professor Kent Redfield say the blame for the state’s troubles doesn’t lie solely with the governor.
Madison Hobley: From False Conviction to Pardon  
The Chicago Reader's John Conroy tells us about the recent turn of events in the case of Madison Hobbley.
Curie Youth Radio: A Matter Close to Heart  
We talk with our contributors at Curie Youth Radio and hear a sample of their work.
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