STATE NEWS
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Watchdog group says Illinois must address pensions
A Chicago-based watchdog group says Illinois must have a long-range plan to address its shaky finances, including the nation's worst pension problem. Read More -
Emanuel says he'll seek 2nd term as Chicago mayor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans on seeking re-election in 2015 and says he's not seeking higher office. Read More -
Illinois bill would require police recording interrogations
Illinois lawmakers are considering requiring recording police interrogations of individuals suspected of a variety of felonies. Read More -
Lt. Gov. Simon changes her mind on medical marijuana
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon says she supports a bill that would allow the medical use of marijuana in Illinois. Read More -
Disabled parking rules changing, new office to handle enforcement
A new department within Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is changing policies that affect disabled drivers. Read More -
DCFS: Drowning dangers lie in unsupervised waterways
The Department of Children and Family Services wants to remind parents and caregivers of the constant need to supervise children around waterways. Read More -
Illinois will lose $212M in unpaid sales taxes from online purchases this year
The state of Illinois has released a new estimate saying it will lose $212 million in unpaid sales taxes from online purchases during 2013. Read More -
Last of Rita Crundwell's assets sold
Federal officials say they've sold the last of former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell's tangible assets. Read More -
Obama declares 11 counties disaster areas
President Barack Obama has declared 11 counties in Illinois as disaster areas after last month's flooding. Read More
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