STATE NEWS
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Anti-concealed carry groups call on Gov. Quinn to veto bill
Several groups opposed to concealed carry of handguns gathered in front of Chicago’s Biograph Theater Thursday to make their message heard. Read More -
Madison County prosecutor enacts immediate concealed carry
Concealed carry legislation is pending before the Illinois governor but the state's attorney in Madison County says citizens can start carrying weapons immediately. Read More -
Miss. River crests in Midwest, but rains loom
The Mississippi River is slowly retreating in the nation's midsection but the prospect of rains threatens to keep the waterway high for some time. Read More -
Moody's joins Fitch in downgrading state credit
A second major rating agency is downgrading Illinois' credit worthiness. Read More -
Caterpillar CEO backs GOP businessman for governor
One of Illinois' top business leaders and one of the most vocal critics of the state government's financial mess is endorsing Republic venture capitalist Bruce Rauner in his bid for governor Read More -
Officers: Illinois man squeezed cop's testicles
An East Moline man's facing charges after authorities say he snatched a police officer's gun and then grabbed and squeezed the officer's testicles. Read More -
New Illinois Lottery game to support HIV treatment
A new Illinois Lottery game will benefit programs working to prevent the spread of HIV and help those living with HIV and AIDS. Read More -
Caterpillar charity donates $19 million to group
Caterpillar Inc.'s philanthropic arm is donating more than $19 million to a suburban Chicago organization that fights poverty in 22 countries. Read More -
ICC rules Nicor Gas must pay $72 million settlement
The Illinois Commerce Commission has ruled that Nicor Gas must refund customers more than $72 million in a more than decade-old accounting scandal. Read More
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