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Illinois headed to limiting high-capacity ammo magazines?
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/20/13
Following the pleas of parents whose children were killed during the Sandy Hook school shooting last year, an Illinois Senate panel agreed to move forward with state Sen. Dan Kotowski's plan to restrict the sale of ammunition magazines that hold... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/20/13
Push to insure student athletes goes to governor
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/20/13
A bill that former Rolling Meadows High School football player Rob Komosa pushed for before his death that would requrie Illinois high schools carry catastrophic accident insurance goes to Gov. Pat Quinn. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/20/13
Lawmakers split as Senate OKs medical marijuana
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 05/17/13
Gov. Pat Quinn will get the final say on whether Illinoisans should be allowed to use medical marijuana to help cope with the pain caused by serious diseases. The Illinois Senate approved the controversial proposal Friday after a lengthy debate over... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 05/17/13
Pension cost shift talks continue
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/16/13
House Speaker Michael Madigan said he'll be talking with school leaders over the next week about a plan to have suburban and downstate schools pay millions of dollars toward teachers' pension costs. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/16/13
House Speaker Michael Madigan said he'll be talking with school leaders over the next week about a plan to have suburban and downstate schools pay millions of dollars toward teachers' pension costs. FULL STORY
Lawmakers: Tied-up dogs must have long leashes
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
A suburban Democrat's plan to require Illinoisans to use a rope or chain at least 10 feet long when they tie up their dogs was approved by the state Senate Wednesday. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
Home brewing legislation goes to Quinn
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
Home brewers of beer would be able to legally share their specialized suds outside of their homes under legislation that was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
17-year-olds could get primary voting rights soon
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
If Gov. Pat Quinn approves, 17-year-olds will be allowed to vote in the 2014 Illinois primary election if they are set to turn 18 before Election Day in November. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/15/13
If Gov. Pat Quinn approves, 17-year-olds will be allowed to vote in the 2014 Illinois primary election if they are set to turn 18 before Election Day in November. FULL STORY
Lawmakers allow DuPage board to pare back government
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/14/13
Gov. Pat Quinn will soon get to decide whether DuPage County officials will be allowed to eliminate as many as 13 local governments in an effort to save money. The Illinois House sent Quinn legislation Tuesday allowing the cuts by a 108-6 vote. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/14/13
Gov. Pat Quinn will soon get to decide whether DuPage County officials will be allowed to eliminate as many as 13 local governments in an effort to save money. The Illinois House sent Quinn legislation Tuesday allowing the cuts by a 108-6 vote. FULL STORY
Changes coming to Illinois gambling plan
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/14/13
Lawmakers could try to add additional ethics measures and reconsider putting slot machines at the Chicago airports in an effort to get Gov. Pat Quinn to back a gambling plan, one of its key supporters said Tuesday. State Rep. Lou Lang, a Skokie... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 05/14/13
Tough task awaits next state GOP chief
By Mike Riopell and Kerry Lester mriopell@dailyherald.com - 05/11/13
With the exit of Pat Brady of St. Charles as its chairman this week, the Illinois Republican Party is hunting to fill an often thankless job with someone who could face immense pressure to turn the GOP's recent defeats around in a crucial 2014... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Kerry Lester mriopell@dailyherald.com - 05/11/13
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