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IRS Scandal Follows Old Obama Illinois Pattern
Boy, it sure makes a primary or election contest easier when your opponent pulls out, don't you think? Barack Obama has been managing to do that since he won the Democratic nomination for state senator in Illinois in 1996, and it helps explain the IRS harassment of conservatives and Tea Party groups since 2010.
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Students Disciplined For 'Sexting' Incident At Evanston Township High
In a letter to parents dated Thursday, District 202 Supt. Eric Witherspoon wrote that girls sent inappropriate photos to members of the ETHS varsity baseball team.
7 hrs ago | Chicago Tribune
Illinois concealed carry bill heads to House floor
An Illinois House panel today approved a concealed weapons bill that supporters say attempts to walk the fine line between gun rights advocates and gun control supporters, but some Chicago-area lawmakers want a more restrictive bill.
Senate agrees to create exchange
Lawmakers voted 37-19 to establish the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace and send the bill back to the House for further consideration.
Lawmakers ask Obama to aid flood-impacted areas
The Illinois congressional delegation is asking President Barack Obama to make federal aid available to local governments in 25 counties impacted by floods earlier this month.
Driver Identified In Fatal Ill. Van Wreck That Killed Five Baltimore Men
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Interview with second citizen arrested for demanding fracking meeting with Illinois Governor
A second person in two days has been arrested for demanding that Governor Pat Quinn meet with citizens about proposed fracking legislation.
Higher Speed Limit Bill Heads to Gov's Desk
A bill to increase the maximum speed limit in Illinois could hit Gov. Pat Quinn's desk for his signature soon.
New federal prosecutor nominated for Chicago
The Obama administration has picked a private attorney and former federal prosecutor who helped send former Illinois Gov.
New federal prosecutor nominated for Chicago
In this May 26, 2004 file photo, prosecutor Zachary Fardon is seen outside the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tenn.
Illinois Senate OKs Help for Human Trafficking Victims
Victims of human trafficking who have been "branded" with tattoos by those enslaving them got support from the Illinois Senate Wednesday, according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office.
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The bill, which senators approved 37-21, was headed to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk. A spokeswoman said Wednesday that the Chicago Democrat supports it.
Exxon Mobil accused of anti-LGBT discrimination
One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups.
Illinois House members say Senate President John Cullerton's pension-reform proposal saves at most only 60 percent of what the Chicago Democrat predicts.
Illinois business urges federal court to lift contraception mandate
Lawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana argued before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on Wednesday that a law forcing them to include birth control in their employees' benefits would violate their First Amendment rights.
AAA Predicts Slight Decline in Memorial Day Travel
AAA predicts that travel will fall slightly this Memorial Day weekend, as fewer people fly and driving vacations hold steady.
New concealed-carry bill excludes parks, transit
Compromise Illinois House legislation to regulate the carrying of concealed weapons would ban guns in parks and on public transportation.
Legislation to Ban Teen Tanning in Illinois Heads to Gov. Quinn
Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate.
A Glimmer of Hope for the Illinois GOP
After a decade of the Democratic party dominating all levers in government the state of Illinois is a mess.
Illinois State Legislature Approves Grid Modernization Plan
Illinois House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to overturn Governor Pat Quinn's veto of Senate Bill 9, legislation that accelerates the ability for Ameren Illinois to make improvements to the electric grid and create hundreds of new jobs.