STATE NEWS
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Freshmen lawmakers to hear all sides on concealed carry
As state leaders debate concealed carry legislation, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is convening a Firearms Working Group comprised of new members of the General Assembly. Read More -
Peoria mayor's trip to Africa delayed
The mayor of Peoria says a planned trip to Africa this February will have to wait until later this year. Read More -
Illinois House resumes work Wednesday
The Illinois House returns to work as the General Assembly gears up for a spring session that promises a continuing struggle over how to close a $96 billion funding gap in the state's public-empl Read More -
Durbin: Repay federal funds if Midway privatized
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said the city of Chicago should repay any federal funds spent to update Midway International Airport if officials decide to sell or lease it. Read More -
Ex-Ill. Gov. Ryan faces changed world after prison
When former Illinois Gov. George Ryan steps out of prison, he will step into a world that's changed since he went to prison on corruption charges in 2007. Read More -
15 Ill. legislators join Firearms Working Group
Fifteen freshmen members of the Illinois General Assembly will be part of Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon's new Firearms Working Group. Read More -
Ill. GOP senators get extra work, pay after losses
Republicans in the Illinois Senate hold a dubious distinction: because of November losses, every one of them will hold a caucus or leadership post. Read More -
Transportation Secretary LaHood to leave administration
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the only Republican still left in President Obama's first-term Cabinet, says he plans to leave the Obama administration. Read More -
Unemployment forms available in Spanish, Polish
Illinois applications for unemployment benefits are now available online in Spanish and Polish. Read More
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