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Tuesday, October 23, 2012  FACT CHECK: Romney flubs geography, Obama goofs on rival's record, in final debate

Sunday, March 27, 2011  The mayor of Rushville, Illinois has issued a public statement following a derogatory Facebook comment posted by Schuyler County Sheriff Don Schieferdecker. Sheriff Schieferdecker referred to a co-worker as a "little fag Jew boy" on his Facebook page on March 17.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Rush Limbaugh's comments about Chinese language sparks backlash among Asian lawmakers

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Thomas' wife, Virginia, had left a voicemail message on Hill's phone over the weekend asking her to say she was sorry for the allegations

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The Subway restaurant chain has issued an apology for a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 80 people across 26 Illinois counties.

Monday, March 22, 2010  Members of the Chicago-based Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests left Sunday for Europe.

Thursday, June 18, 2009  Senate unanimously OKs apology for slavery, segregation in time for Junteenth; goes to House

Wednesday, January 09, 2008  A St. Louis legislator says he again will file a resolution that apologizes for slavery.