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Schools, churches, workplaces can get protection orders
New state law includes messages on social media. Read more
Growing number of gun sanctuary counties sparks concerns
Local jurisdictions react to legislative gun control efforts. Read more
Congressman wants to see results of Trump’s trade policies
Illinois farmers to see impacts from Chinese tariffs on corn and soybeans. Read more
Activists seek changes in way state treats former inmates
Drug offender shares story in hopes of spurring reform. Read more
Internet sales tax ruling likely will cost consumers
Supreme Court decision shifts responsibility from buyers to sellers. Read more
Republican congressmen differ on concealed-carry reciprocity
Law would allow permit-holders to bring hidden firearms into other states. Read more
Hearing set for Thursday in Illinois abortion lawsuit
Lawmakers, activists trying to block state law providing public funding. Read more
Illinois has budget for first time in more than two years
House enacts permanent 32 percent income tax increase in veto override vote. Read more
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Woman in custody after spreading powder at Capitol
Initial review indicates material was not hazardous. Read more
Legislators to reconvene for veto override vote
Corporate and personal income tax increases on line today in Illinois House. Read more
Rauner urges lawmakers to pass budget plan
Democrats say they will vote against proposal as it stands. Read more
Proposed GOP tax increase could backfire, some warn
Plan would cap annual spending at $36 billion for four years. Read more
Legislative panel hears how medical pot can address opioid addiction
Patients testify about how marijuana helped reduce pain. Read more
Senators differ on need for tax increases in balanced budget plan
Lawmakers have until month’s end to pass budget with simple majorities. Read more
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Craft beer battle brewing
Distributors oppose bill to allow breweries to sell products at events. Read more
New governor weighs in on medical pot program
“I don’t think it’s been run well,” Rauner says. Read more
Temporary income tax increase to sunset next month
Illinois legislators allow rate to fall back to 3.75 percent. Read more
State joins call for Constitutional Convention
Bost cites unforeseen changes in effort to reform campaign financing. Read more
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Veto override means trucks can drive 70 mph in Illinois
Supporters say highways safer when all vehicles going same speed. Read more
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