IL: Lake Michigan losing too much water

May. 7, 2013
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes tighter regulations for those who draw water out of the lake.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater hosts panel on sex trafficking

May. 7, 2013
Director Cora Bassett wanted Roadkill to be immersive, as a way into the world of sex trafficking. The play follows Mary, a girl from a poor family in Nigeria who comes to Chicago.

Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady resigns

May. 6, 2013
The move follows months of GOP infighting sparked by Brady's support for gay marriage.

Dart proposes concealed-carry ordinance

May. 6, 2013
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is proposing a county concealed-carry ordinance if lawmakers in Springfield can't come up with a statewide law.

Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases

May. 6, 2013
Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.

Slots at O’Hare, Midway up in the air

May. 3, 2013
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said he’ll be reviewing a new gambling expansion bill that passed the state senate this week, including the part about adding slot machines to Chicago’s airports.

Kirk says 'rehab works' in first public appearance

May. 3, 2013
Illinois U.S. Senator Mark Kirk held his first public appearance since suffering a massive stroke last year. 

Mayor makes case for Chicago casino

May. 3, 2013
Trying to land a Chicago casino has become an annual sticking point for those who want to expand gambling in Illinois. But Gov. Pat Quinn has axed two gambling bills and invoked images of infiltrating "mobsters."

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