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Chicago area

Jurors deciding the fate of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich have found him guilty of 20 counts. Blagojevich told reporters he was "stunned" by the verdict.

Read more in the Chicago Sun-Times.

State

• Illinois civil unions spark battle over adoption, Springfield State Journal-Register
• Witness: Blago wanted state job for wife, Chicago Tribune
  

Chicago area

• Prosecutors: Bragging on Facebook leads to charges, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• Chris Coleman declines to testify at his murder trial, Belleville News-Democrat
• Family of Sheri Coleman refiles wrongful-death case, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Chicago area

• McHenry County state's atty. acquitted on all charges, Chicago Tribune
• Ex-cop guilty in videotaped beating, Chicago Tribune
• Bank takes ownership of Block 37 mall in sheriff's sale, Chicago Business
• Bulls' Carlos Boozer allegedly ripped off for $1 million, Chicago Sun-Times

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State

• George Ryan deposition sheds light on his Death Row decision, Chicago Sun-Times

SCOTUS

• Supreme Court: Dying victims statement can be used in court, Chicago Tribune

Chicago area

• Lawyer: Let client have hair done before trial, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• Coleman trial set to begin April 11, Belleville News-Democrat

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