STATE NEWS
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Ex-Congressman Jackson's lawyer seeks lenient sentence
Lawyers for Jesse Jackson Jr. assert in a court filing that the former Illinois congressman's mental health may worsen if he is given a lengthy prison sentence. Read More -
Democrats to try again on Madigan's pension bill
Democratic leaders in the Illinois legislature have decided to try again to pass a pension-reform plan from House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read More -
Survey: Illinoisans want immigration reform
A Republican group is touting a survey that purports to show strong support for immigration reform. Read More -
Cleanup begins after storm, 1 weak tornado
Storms that moved across Illinois caused one weak, brief tornado northwest of Manteno in Kankakee County. Read More -
AG Madigan wants 'kill switch' for smart phones
Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants smartphone manufacturers to develop a ``kill switch'' that would render stolen phones inoperable. Read More -
AG Madigan wants 'kill switch' for smart phones
Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants smartphone manufacturers to develop a ``kill switch'' that would render stolen phones inoperable. Read More -
New 'RICO' law leads to street gang arrests
The use of a new Illinois racketeering law has resulted in the arrest of dozens of members of a West Side Chicago street gang. Read More -
Republican lawmakers propose college affordability plan
A group of Illinois House Republicans, including State Rep. Dan Brady has unveiled a package of legislation designed to make college more affordable for upper-middle-class Illinoisans. Read More -
Davis, Schock not concerned with 13th District primary challenge
Lawyer and former beauty queen Erika Harold has put her hat into the ring to run against U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) in the Republican primary. Read More
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