STATE NEWS
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White House: Anthony Foxx to replace LaHood for transportation post
President Barack Obama will nominate Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx as his new transportation secretary today. Read More -
Illinois' Hometown Awards now accepting entries
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is accepting entries for the state's 31st Annual Hometown Awards. Read More -
Leaders fear for future of Scott Air Force Base
The federal government won't make a decision for years on whether to close Scott Air Force Base, but leaders in southwest Illinois fear growing budget pressures in Washington could affect the fac Read More -
Quinn: Cities should approve concealed guns
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is holding fast to his position that legislation calling for the carrying of concealed weapons should allow city governments to decide their own standards Read More -
Wirtz Beverage donates bikes for military kids
The USO of Illinois has arranged for bicycles to be given the children of a unit that’s in Afghanistan. Read More -
IDHP: Play it safe around flood water
Health officials are warning residents that flood water can be contaminated with disease-causing germs. Read More -
General Assembly warns against 'fake cops'
If you see flashing blue and red lights in your rear view mirror, you are going to pull over - and that's what the bad guys are counting on. Read More -
Sentencing changed to July 1 for Jesse Jackson Jr.
A scheduling change means both former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi Jackson, will be sentenced on the same day in Washington federal court. Read More -
New bill to crack down on school bus safety
A bill that passed the Illinois Senate and was sent to the House would allow school districts to put cameras on school buses to record drivers committing the offense, upon which the driver will be fin Read More
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