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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.

An Illinois Senate panel approved a measure Thursday allowing the carrying of concealed weapons, but the committee's move followed sharp questioning from Republicans concerning whether packing a gun in Chicago should require special permission and how authorities would determine who is fit to carry.

The Illinois House is gearing up to consider a key part of President Barack Obama's health care law, an expansion of Medicaid that would provide coverage to low-income adults who don't have children at home.

The IRS, the AP mess, Benghazi — the administration's own careless arrogance has given the GOP a field day.

Some aldermen praise Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s hands-on approach to City Council wheeling and dealing. But can his unprecedented aldermanic support endure?

A controversial plan would have the census count Illinois’ inmates as residing in their hometown.

The Healthcare Council for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce is helping businesses sort out the details -- and taking on some surprising forms of advocacy.