STATE NEWS
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Final days of veto session to set stage for Jan.
Gov. Pat Quinn says he doesn't expect a deal to expand gambling in Illinois before lawmakers address a pension overhaul. Read More -
Election for ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson's seat April 9
The special election to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. will be held April 9. Read More -
Campaign to send cards to Illinois service members
The director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is encouraging people to send holiday cards expressing their support to U.S. service members. Read More -
DOC guard's arrest report lacks info
The report an Illinois Department of Corrections prison guard was required to submit after his drunk-driving arrest in February lacks important details. Read More -
Health officials urge residents to get flu shots
State health officials are urging Illinois residents to get flu shots. Read More -
Illinois ranks 48 out of 50 on fiscal management list
An annual report on how states are financially managed puts Illinois near the bottom of the list. Read More -
Illinois Senate approves resolution against ICC rate cuts
The Illinois Senate has passed a resolution calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to follow the rules set by legislation to implement the smart grid. Read More -
A bill limiting local recycling efforts is dead
The “plastic bag bill” is staying vetoed. Read More -
Chicago police: Pot hidden in load of strawberries
By The Associated Press CHICAGO - Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was arrested with 350 pounds of marijuana hidden in buckets of frozen strawberries in a rental truck. Police say the drugs ha... Read More
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