Illinois
Federal appeals court tosses state ban on carrying concealed weapons
SPRINGFIELD — In a huge win for gun-rights groups, a divided federal appeals court in Chicago Tuesday tossed the state’s ban on carrying concealed weapons and gave Illinois’ Legislature 180 days to craft a law legalizing concealed carry. ... Full story
Tough concussion rules get OK
A plan aimed at giving high school athletes more information about the dangers of concussions moved onto the Illinois Senate Tuesday after the House approved. ... Full story
ComEd rate hike plan likely controversial
The details of ComEd’s plan to pay for major upgrades to the power grid through annual increases in electric rates could be negotiated and altered in the coming months before lawmakers take any votes on it. ... Full story
Byrne: The worst is yet to come in Illinois
Tax increases will only make matters worse. ... Full story
Income tax hike passes with no GOP support
A triumphant Gov. Pat Quinn congratulated fellow Democrats early today after the Illinois Senate and House sent him a major income tax increase without a single Republican vote in favor. ... Full story
Democratic leaders push for income-tax compromise
Madigan visits state Senate floor to press for tax hike. ... Full story
Illinois loses seat in U.S. House
Statehouse Democrats have upper hand in redrawing political borders. ... Full story
‘Sucking the system dry’
The head of a state taxpayers group Wednesday called government employee pensions in Illinois “looney” and cited the example of a former local school superintendent who retired on more than $200,000 a year. ... Full story
Quinn to end Put Illinois to Work
Jobs program led to full-time work for less than 10 percent of participants. ... Full story
Illinois Senate OKs civil unions
Civil unions for same-sex couples could take place in Illinois starting next summer after the state Senate on Wednesday approved a measure supporters hailed as a historic breakthrough for equality. ... Full story
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