Judges delay filing deadline for Congressional candidates

Nov. 23, 2011
Political campaigns can start filing petitions to run for office in Cook County Monday. But some federal judges have ordered those seeking office in Washington, D.C.

Illinois unemployment rate rises to 10.1%

Nov. 18, 2011
CHICAGO — Illinois' unemployment rate went up slightly in October even as the state added 30,000 more jobs.Officials said Friday that the unemployment rate in Illinois is 10.1 percent, above the national rate of 9 percent.

Illinois seeks owners of forgotten war medals

Nov. 11, 2011
Illinois officials hope to return nearly 200 forgotten war medals and other military artifacts to their rightful owners.Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford announced the project — called Operation Reunite — on Friday, Veterans Day.Former Illinois State Rep.

Labor, casinos to dominate heated veto session

Oct. 25, 2011
Fearing further setbacks to their negotiated contracts, members of organized labor are heading into the fall veto session this week with raised fists.Their angst is shared by dozens of special interest groups including retirees, casino operators and state vendors competing for scarce revenue in what

Lawmakers play hardball over gambling bill

Oct. 17, 2011
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Plan to merge Illinois treasurer and comptroller stalled in legislature

Sep. 15, 2011
The plan to merge the Illinois treasurer and comptroller's office is stuck in the state House of Representatives. Treasurer Dan Rutherford and Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, both Republicans, say combining their offices will save millions of dollars.

Horse racing industry waits for casino cash

Aug. 31, 2011
Illinois' horse racing industry is still waiting for its share of revenue from the state's 10th casino license. They were promised that money more than a decade ago.

Quinn hits back against immigration checks

Aug. 25, 2011
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is trying to throw another wrench into a key immigration-enforcement program of President Obama’s administration, saying it ensnares too many people and erodes trust in local police.

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