STATE NEWS
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Report: Illinois veterans young, face high unemployment
A new report takes a look at troops returning home to Illinois. The report by the Heartland Alliance shows troops returning home to Illinois from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan represent a new kind of v Read More -
Ill. House passes proposal to create sex assault education program
A proposal to require all schools in Illinois to teach students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade about sexual assault and abuse has passed the Illinois House. Read More -
Chicago-area restaurant gives away 10,000 Twinkies
A suburban Chicago restaurant has given away about 10,000 Twinkies. Read More -
Illinois state senator faces felony weapons charge
Chicago police say Illinois state Sen. Donne Trotter had an unloaded weapon and ammunition in a carry-on bag when he was trying to board a flight at O'Hare. Read More -
Ill. House doesn't take up budget override for prisons
Gov. Pat Quinn's budget cuts that will force the closure of some prisons and other state facilities will stand. Read More -
Board: Cell phone scams increasing in Illinois
The consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board says scams that add charges to customers' cell phone bills have almost doubled in Illinois the past year. Read More -
State police: Slow down around stranded cars
State Police are reminding motorists to slow down and exercise caution around vehicle crashes and stranded cars because of the likelihood of pedestrians. Read More -
Ill. Senate chief: Pension plan needs closer look
Lawmakers will have a new proposal on the table Wednesday as part of efforts to fix Illinois' multibillion-dollar pension crisis. Read More -
Dixon budget rebounding after comptroller arrest
The new finance director in Dixon says the northern Illinois city has seen a $3 million rebound since comptroller Rita Crundwell was arrested in April. Read More
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