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SPRINGFIELD (AP) — House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a proposed Illinois budget that would keep education funding at the same level and increase human services spending.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive."
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
SULLIVAN (AP) — Travis Mundy hops aboard a Gold Wing to talk to God or shout at him, depending on Mundy's mood.
ROCKFORD (AP) — A Rockford man convicted of robbing and sexually assaulting two women in 2010 has been sentenced to 375 years in prison.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion.
Illinois temporarily halts transfers of disabled
Sponsor: Gambling talks bill in final negotiations
Lawmakers ask Obama to aid flood-impacted areas
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
Ill. Senate approves health-coverage exchange plan
Wisconsin monk out on bail in Illinois case
Quinn skeptical of Ill. House concealed-carry plan
Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — The Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois legislation allowing public possession of concealed guns has passed the House Judiciary Committee. It was a compromise backed by Speaker Michael Madigan.
WAUKEGAN (AP) — A substitute teacher accused of making a threatening telephone call to a school board member during a teachers' strike has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Buckle up, take your time and don't get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol.
CHICAGO (AP) — The population of Chicago has climbed but it climbed slower than any major city in the United States.
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