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DAN RUTHERFORD, 9-5: There's been good news and bad news for Rutherford recently.
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Governor Quinn Promises to Fight Concealed Carry Bill After It Passes in House
The Illinois House has passed a concealed carry bill, 85-30, which would set uniform standards for concealed carry statewide.
7 hrs ago | CBS Local
Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While Driving
Senators voted 34-20 Thursday, but the matter must go back to the House for consideration of an amendment that deals with ticketing.
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Quinn: $483,000 contract awarded for ditch project at Cahokia airport
Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday announced the awarding of a $483,875 contract for improvements at St.
15 hrs ago | The Daily Gazette
Quinn skeptical of House weapons plan
Illinois Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Buffalo Grove speaks to lawmakers including Illinois Rep.
Transfers from Centralia facility temporarily ends
Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily halt the movement of residents out of a southern Illinois institution for the developmentally disabled.
Ill. Gov. Quinn opposes House compromise guns bill
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote on Friday.
Lawmakers Approve Required Birth Control Lessons In Sex Ed Classes
State lawmakers have passed legislation that would mandate schools that teach sex education in Illinois also would have to give students information about birth control.
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.
Might want to keep eyes peeled for this one...
George Ryan served as Governor of Illinois from 1999-2003 and if you believe Rich Miller who writes about him today Ryan was a Governor who got things done and in spite of being a convicted felon he was a solid governor.
Quinn Expected to Sign New Sex Education Bill
With what seems to have been very little controversy over such a heated topic, the Illinois Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would change the way Illinois public schools teach sex education.
Federal disaster assistance to help unemployed
CHICAGO – Individuals and business owners out of work as a direct result of severe rain storms and flooding between April 16 and May 5 might be eligible for federal disaster unemployment assistance, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said Tuesday.
Illinois House overrides Quinn's veto of energy bill
The Illinois House on Wednesday voted 71-41 to override Gov. Pat Quinn 's veto of a bill aimed at allowing Ameren Illinois and Commonwealth Edison to raise rates to pay for so-called Smart Grid technology.
Illinois Makes Birth Control Information in Sex Ed Classes Mandatory
While many of America's classrooms remain criminally regressive when it comes to their sexual education policies, today Illinois has helped put a kibosh on some of that bullshit by stepping slightly into the 21st Century.
Lawmakers seek disaster declaration in 16 counties
Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding.
Looks like Governor Quinn will have to save us from Mayor Rahm-again
My guess is that the mayor's in a snit 'cause the governor won't rubber-stamp his deal to set up a Chicago casino completely controlled by City Hall.
Tan Ban For Teens Reaches Governor's Desk
A bill banning tanning for teens makes its way to Governor Pat Quinn. Lawmakers voted to ban anyone under 18-years old from using tanning beds at salons.
Illinois senator apologizes for Nazi remark
Illinois Sen. Donne Trotter has apologized for remarks that compared a member of Gov.
Medicaid expansion possible in IL
The Human Services Committee voted 8-6 in favor Tuesday, sending it to the floor.
Former President Wants Illinois To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Former President Bill Clinton is getting in on the same-sex marriage debate in Illinois.