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Comptroller Topinka honors female firefighters
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka is recognizing female fire service leaders as part of Women's History Month. Read More -
Ill. retiree health insurance lawsuit dismissed
A Sangamon County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a state law that eliminates free or reduced-cost health insurance for retirees of Illinois state government jobs. Read More -
Ill. businesses back health-coverage exchange plan
Some Illinois business leaders say a proposed legislative measure would help them buy health insurance coverage for their employees starting in 2015. Read More -
Illinois lost millions on lottery privatization, lawmaker says
The Illinois lottery, one lawmaker says, has filled the state with losers. Read More -
Illinois Lottery private manager faces penalty for missing profit targets
State officials say the Illinois Lottery's private operator faces a $20 million penalty because it fell $66 million short of its promised profits. Read More -
Blind workers staff Illinois call center
An Illinois government agency's call center is now being staffed by people who are blind or visually impaired. Read More -
Quinn: Improvement needed with Lottery's manager
Gov. Pat Quinn says there's need for improvement after the private manager of the Illinois Lottery fell short of promised profits. Read More -
Lawmakers debate: Should school officials know if a student has HIV or AIDS?
If a school-age child has AIDS, who needs to know? Read More -
Lawmakers seek to probe heroin use among teens
Drug use among teenagers is not a new thing, but, according to State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Round Lake Beach, more of them are turning to heroin. Read More
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