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Sweeping pension-cuts bill fails in state Senate; smaller teachers bill passes
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/20/13
The Illinois Senate Wednesday approved a plan to cut working teachers' pensions while rejecting a more sweeping plan, sending mixed messages about where the debate over one of the state's biggest financial problems will go next. A plan by state Sen. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/20/13
Illinois concealed carry debate marches on slowly
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/19/13
Proposals to limit where Illinoisans could carry concealed guns have reached as many as 50 as Democrats continued Wednesday to push for test votes ahead of a possible comprehensive bill. Illinois House lawmakers Wednesday shot down ideas that would... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/19/13
Former Bear Hillenmeyer supports limiting kids' tackling in practice
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/18/13
Former Chicago Bear linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is backing a plan to limit tackling in practice for high school and youth football players. The legislation from state Rep. Carol Sente, a Vernon Hills Democrat, could come before state lawmakers... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/18/13
Online play a wild card in Illinois gambling debate
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/18/13
The debate over gambling in Illinois is expanding, from the well-worn arguments over new casinos and slots at Arlington Park to now whether every of-age Illinoisan should be allowed to gamble over the Internet. "This is already going... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/18/13
Email: Brady ouster only one vote short
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
Illinois Republican officials were just one vote shy of ousting state Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles before a meeting was called off last weekend, an email from one of them says. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
Illinois person got organ transplant from donor with rabies
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
A person in northeastern Illinois is receiving precautionary treatment after getting an organ transplanted from a donor who died of rabies, state health officials say. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
A person in northeastern Illinois is receiving precautionary treatment after getting an organ transplanted from a donor who died of rabies, state health officials say. FULL STORY
Ives: Gay couples trying to "weasel their way into acceptability"
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Wheaton Republican, is drawing heat for telling a Catholic Conference of Illinois radio show last month that same-sex marriages are "disordered" and couples are trying to "weasel their way into acceptability." FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
House backs older retirement, limit on pension amount
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
The Illinois House on Thursday moved to the Senate plans to raise the retirement age for public employees and limit how much of their salaries can count toward their pensions. Hours after those votes, a House committee approved a larger package of... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
Two competing pension plans get state panel OK
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/13/13
An Illinois Senate committee approved two competing pension reform plans Wednesday. But without agreement favoring either one, there's still doubt that after years of talks lawmakers will be ready to send legislation to Gov. Pat Quinn anytime soon. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/13/13
House panel says OK to medical marijuana
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
A panel of state lawmakers Wednesday approved legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois. Supporters of the plan say it would be the most tightly regulated marijuana law in the country, restricting who can use the drug to people suffering... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
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