STATE NEWS
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Closer look: Business decries Quinn loophole plan
Gov. Pat Quinn says proposed legislation to end some corporate tax breaks is the best way to help pay down $9 billion in overdue bills. Read More -
Illinois GOP didn't have votes to oust chairman
A member of the Illinois Republican Party's central committee says a meeting was canceled partly because there weren't enough votes to fire party chairman Pat Brady. Read More -
8 buses stolen, sold for scrap
Chicago police are investigating the theft of eight school buses that were later found chopped in pieces at a West Side scrap yard. Read More -
Illinois budget sets out $12M increase for Amtrak
One area of state government that's not facing cuts under Illinois's worst-ever budget is its support for passenger rail service. Read More -
Quinn OKs eliminating dozens of boards, commissions
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has authorized eliminating and consolidating dozens of state boards and commissions. Read More -
Illinois lawmakers weigh mental health in concealed carry debate
The process of putting together legislation about guns continues in Springfield. Read More -
Illinois House approves doctors' license fees increase
The Illinois House is approving an increase in physicians' license fees. Read More -
Illinois Senate delays vote on gambling
The Illinois Senate is putting the brakes on yet another attempt to expand casino gambling. Read More -
Ill. House OKs cap on salary amount for pensions
Lawmakers have found at least one fix for the state's multibillion-dollar pension problem that could pass the Illinois House. Read More
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