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Illinois Deputy Governor Hynes: Progressive Tax Could Fix State's Budget
One of Illinois' deputy governors says the progressive income tax could fix the state's fiscal mess. Deputy Governor Dan Hynes told a Chicago radio station over the weekend that the tax which takes mo...
Mar 18, 2019
Illinois AG Raoul Says Trump Wall Could Cost Illinois $6M
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says Illinois stands to lose six-million-dollars if President Trump sweeps federal dollars for his border wall. Raoul told reporters late last week that he joined...
Mar 18, 2019
Trooper Wounded, Suspect Killed In I-55 Shootout
The Illinois State Police say a wounded trooper is expected to live after a weekend shootout that left a suspect dead. It happened about 3:45 a.m. on Saturday. The State Police say the suspect carjack...
Mar 18, 2019
Teachers' Unions Leading Push To Expand Illinois' Pension Benefits
Teachers' unions in Illinois are telling lawmakers that the state's 2010 pension reforms 'stole' money from teachers. The accusation is part of the pitch to expand pension benefits in Illinois. Despit...
Mar 18, 2019
Newly Proposed Bill Would Allow Food Stamps for Fast Food Restaurants
A newly proposed state bill in Springfield (House Bill 3343) would allow people to buy fast food with food stamps. If passed, recipients can use their monthly allotment to buy meals from restaurants. ...
Mar 15, 2019
Bloomington Prosecutors Fight Appeal In 1991 Murder Conviction
Prosecutors in Bloomington are asking a judge not to set aside a man's 1991 conviction for killing his father. The McLean County State's Attorney's office yesterday said there's not enough evidence to...
Mar 15, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Governor Pritzker Happy To See Action At Quincy Veterans Home
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is happy with what he's seen so far at the Quincy veterans home. The governor toured the home, and its newly rebuilt water system, yesterday. The governor says he's happy...
Mar 15, 2019
Weapons Charge For Accused Waffle House Shooter's Father
Prosecutors in Tazewell County are pushing ahead with weapons charges against the father of the man accused of killing four people at that Tennessee Waffle House last year. The Tazewell County State's...
Mar 15, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Illinois Treasurer Wants To Change Illinois' Pot Banking Laws
Illinois' treasurer wants to make it easier for legal marijuana businesses to go to the bank. State Treasurer Mike Frerichs yesterday proposed a new law to end what he calls Illinois' 'outdated' banki...
Mar 15, 2019
Tobacco 21 Passes Senate, Goes to Governor's Desk
The Illinois Senate on Thursday approved legislation 39-16 to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products, just two days after it successfully passed out of the House. The legislation raises the age...
Mar 14, 2019
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