Illinois
What lawmakers did, didn't do this session
Although lawmakers recently skipped town without sending a budget to Gov. Pat Quinn or addressing a $13 billion deficit, hundreds of pieces of legislation swept through - or were sunk by - the General Assembly over the last few months. ... Full story
Metra urged to step up financial overhaul
Metra needs to redouble reform efforts to reassure taxpayers that public money isn't being wasted, some legislators and good-government advocates recommended Monday. ... Full story
Can regulators keep video gambling crime-free?
Take a look behind the scenes of Illinois' video gambling gold rush: ... Full story
Quinn: Ill. lawmakers 'pretty close' on budget
Gov. Pat Quinn said Saturday that lawmakers are "pretty close" to passing a new state budget but offered no explanation for his optimism or even why he now backs a budget that rejects his top legislative priority: a tax increase. ... Full story
New law underscores walkers' right of way
New state law underscores pedestrians' right of way. ... Full story
Senate committee to vote today on bill to let schools to build wind farm
Things are finally looking up for three suburban school districts aiming to build a wind farm downstate and save millions on their energy costs. ... Full story
Democrats flex muscle in passing redistricting changes
The state Senate squeezed through a proposal along partisan lines Wednesday that changes how the state's political map is drawn but ultimately leaves decisions in incumbent lawmakers' hands. ... Full story
Cash-strapped Illinois owes companies $4.5 billion
Frank Vala left a state government job 30 years ago and built up a business that aims to keep seniors across Illinois out of hospitals and nursing homes by assisting them with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning or picking up medicine. ... Full story
Hundreds sign petition: Keep locks open
More than 500 signatures representing more than 100 organizations that want the Chicago Lock system kept open have been collected to try to convince the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the local economy depends on the waterways. ... Full story
Illinois tea party at a crossroads
Protest movement has vocal supporters, but lacks structure, unified strategy ... Full story
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