Politics

Illinois House Passes Gun Bill

Susan Stephens — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:10:40 +0000

The Illinois House approved a concealed carry plan today: Governor Pat Quinn calls the measure a "massive overreach."

Two Cents For Poison Hotline?

Susan Stephens — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:00 +0000

The Illinois Poison Center has been taking calls from worried parents for sixty years. Now it’s asking the public to make an emergency call on its behalf.

Statehouse Republicans Propose Welfare Reforms

Susan Stephens — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:17:58 +0000

Republican lawmakers in the Illinois House say the state could save a lot of money by tightening welfare rules. They unveiled a package of reforms at Memorial Hall in Rockford Wednesday.

Illinois House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

Brian Mackey — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:47:24 +0000

Medical marijuana took a significant step toward becoming law in Illinois Wednesday. For the first time, it won approval in the House of Representatives.

Robin Kelly Wins Big, Replacing Congressman Jackson

Susan Stephens — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:18:43 +0000

Illinois’ Second Congressional District has a voice again. Democrat Robin Kelly easily beat five opponents in the special election to fill former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s U.S. House seat. The district has been without representation since Jackson resigned in November, shortly after winning re-election, in spite of corruption allegations and an extended leave to deal with bipolar depression.