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‘Big 3′ Lincoln Documents Displayed At Museum For Birthday
Lincoln history buffs are in for a birthday treat this weekend.
Green Thumbs, Successsful Businesses On Display At Conference
A downstate woman has turned a hobby into the sweet smell of success.
Benedictine University Eyes Arizona Campus
While the west suburban Lisle institution has no plans to leave town, a proposal up for approval this week could result in the private Catholic nonprofit school establishing a campus in Mesa, Ariz.
Illinois House Approves Tax Breaks For Sears, CME
The Illinois House has approved a package of tax breaks designed to keep retail giant Sears and the Chicago-based financial exchanges
Lincoln Museum To Display Signed Copy Of 13th Amendment
A Chicago conservation company that restored Illinois’ rare copy of the 13th Amendment signed by President Lincoln is turning it back over to the state.
Investigators: Hackers Didn’t Cause Springfield Water Pump Failure
A federal probe finds no evidence that foreign hackers infiltrated computers controlling a downstate water plant.
Was Springfield Water Pump Failure A Cyber Attack?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating the failure of a water pump in Springfield as a possible cyber attack.
Thieves Steal Copper Sword From Lincoln’s Tomb
Copper thieves struck the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln sometime within the last few weeks, and a state lawmaker says his measure will make such crimes harder to commit.
Emanuel Gets Split Decision On Springfield Agenda
It was a “split decision” in the state capitol for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during the General Assembly’s veto session.
Lawmakers Override Quinn’s Veto Of ‘Smart Grid’ Legislation
Overriding a veto from Gov. Pat Quinn, Illinois lawmakers have given power companies in Illinois authority to raise rates every year for the next decade to pay for modernizing the state’s power grid.
Students To Rally At Capitol To Oppose Tax Break For Sears
Staff, parents and students from School District 300 in the northwestern suburbs were headed to Springfield on Monday to tell lawmakers they oppose extending existing tax incentives to keep Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates.
Kirk Extols Virtues Of Bipartisanship
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is trying to give a lesson on working across the aisle.
Catholic Charities Seeks Stay Of Adoption Ruling
Attorneys for Catholic Charities are asking an appellate court to stay a ruling that allows Illinois to stop working with the groups on adoptions and foster-care placements.
Illinois State Fair Kicks Off In Springfield
The carnival rides, the greasy food and the agriculture exhibits are all ready as the Illinois State Fair opens in Springfield.
College Student Discovers Legal Documents Written By Lincoln
A college student from Gurnee has quite a story to tell about what he is doing over his summer vacation.
Lipinski Wants Korean War Museum In Chicago Area
Ideas for a national museum to tell the story of the Korean War have shifted from Springfield to the Chicago area.
Democratic Remap Moves Closer To Governor’s Desk
The re-drawing of the map is almost done in Illinois, and the state Senate is expected to vote on new Congressional lines today.
On 2nd Try, Gambling Bill Gets House Committee OK
A huge expansion of legalized gambling in Illinois is headed to the House floor.
Kirk Blasts Congressional District Remap
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says the new congressional district map drawn up by Illinois Democrats denies suburban voters a voice.
Gun Records Likely To Remain Secret, Under Bill Headed To Gov. Quinn
In a victory for gun owners over advocates of open government, the Senate voted 42-1 to overturn a ruling earlier this year by Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office that the names are public under the Freedom of Information Act.
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