STATE NEWS
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House Oks crackdown on social media 'flash mobs'
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would impose tougher punishment on anyone convicted of using social media to plan or incite a mob attack. Read More -
Gidwitz: Right hurting Illinois GOP 2014 chances
A key Illinois Republican Party donor says GOP conservatives are destroying the party's chances in the 2014 elections. Read More -
Officials mark Illinois National Guard's birthday
State officials are marking the 290th birthday of the Illinois National Guard. Read More -
Expanding Medicaid could help 13,000 Illinois veterans
More than 40,000 uninsured military veterans in Illinois could have new access to coverage under the national health overhaul law. Read More -
Illinois Senate approves tighter disclosure rules
The Illinois Senate is approving tighter rules for disclosure of public officials' economic interests. Read More -
Justice: Comply with law on mental health, guns
The Illinois Supreme Court's chief justice has instructed lower-court judges to notify state police when they deem anyone mentally unsound. Read More -
Illinois Senate OKs union-backed pension deal
The Illinois Senate has approved a union-supported pension reform bill. But the measure faces an uncertain future in the House, where lawmakers passed a competing proposal last week. Read More -
Quinn: Madigan pension bill deserves Senate vote
Gov. Pat Quinn says House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension-reform plan deserves a Senate vote. Read More -
Quinn asks for federal help after flooding
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking the federal government to help 11 Illinois counties affected by last month's flooding. Read More
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