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Prosecutors: Jackson can get treatment in prison
Federal prosecutors are refuting the contention by defense attorneys that Jesse Jackson Jr. should spend less time in prison. Read More -
157 in Illinois apply for health outreach dollars
More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law. Read More -
Court fight on pension reform termed 'inevitable'
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is ``doing her job'' to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform ``survives Read More -
Rantoul looks at ideas for old Chanute AFB
A consultant working for the eastern Illinois town of Rantoul says the city is considering a range of ideas to help develop the long-closed Chanute Air Force Base. Read More -
Madigan seeks second delay on Illinois gun plan
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide whether to appeal a lower court's order saying citizens should be allowed to publicly carry conceal Read More -
Quinn signs stiff fracking regulations into law
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation giving the state the nation's strictest regulations for high-volume oil and gas drilling. Read More -
Bill Daley proposes plan to end pension deadlock
Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley says Gov. Pat Quinn should threaten to veto any pension reform legislation other than a tough proposal supported by the Illinois House. Read More -
Dillard questions Rauner's GOP credentials in governor's race
The early target in the race for the Republican primary for governor is the rich guy. Read More -
Pension fight shows Democratic leader differences
The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is scheduled to address pensions again this week during a special session, but it's unclear if a solution is in reach. Read More
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