STATE NEWS
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Corporate tax bill rejected in Illinois House committee
An Illinois House committee has voted down legislation requiring that some corporations make their income-tax bills public. Read More -
Senator says he knew he'd miss gay marriage vote
Retiring State Sen. Jeff Schoenberg says he's surprised Democrats pushed a gay marriage proposal if they needed his vote because they knew he'd be out of the country. Read More -
Assault weapons ban unlikely during lame duck session
A key lawmaker says legislation restricting assault weapons isn't likely to come up in the final days of the lame-duck session. Read More -
Lawmaker optimistic on pensions deal
A lawmaker at the heart of pension talks says the time is winding down for lawmakers to address Illinois' approximately $96 billion in unfunded liability. Read More -
Durbin to assess Mississippi River rock-removal effort
Two federal lawmakers from Illinois will get a firsthand look at urgent efforts to clear some Mississippi River bedrock that's crimping shipping on the waterway. Read More -
Talks on Illinois pension crisis end without deal
The Illinois House is convening for a final push to find a fix for the state's massive pension crisis. Read More -
Migration report: Illinoisans want to be ex-Illinoisans
More people are moving out of Illinois than are moving in, at least among those who hire professional movers and are moving within the country, according to the annual United Van Lines report on domes Read More -
Lawyers say clients not to blame for NIU death
Defense attorneys say the leaders of a Northern Illinois University fraternity aren't responsible for the death of a student during an alleged hazing. Read More -
Second escaped prisoner tracked down in Chicago suburbs
Police say an escaped bank robber was disguised as an old man and led officers on a short foot chase before he was captured in the Chicago suburbs. Read More
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