Associated Press
The Associated Press is one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, international subscribers and commercial customers. AP is neither privately owned nor government-funded; instead, it's a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members.
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A tax on parking places to help finance Illinois' $45 billion statewide construction plan has lawmakers taking a second look. The (Springfield) State… -
A group representing Illinois school boards has again rejected a resolution supporting teachers and other school employees carrying guns in schools. The… -
A central Illinois man has been awarded the Purple Heart and other military honors for his role in combat during the Iraq War. The (Peoria) Journal Star… -
Democratic state Senate President John Cullerton has announced he's stepping down from the Illinois Legislature.Cullerton says Thursday night in a… -
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has banned the use of shackles and handcuffs on youths in its custody after two teenage boys were… -
Illinois' congressional delegation is backing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reverse its decision to deny aid… -
President Donald Trump is again broaching the idea of freeing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich from prison, where he is serving 14 years for… -
The chairman of the NCAA board of governors says the association hopes to avoid a court battle against states that are attempting to pass laws aimed at… -
A state lawmaker has been arrested on a federal public corruption charge, becoming the latest top state Democrat targeted by federal prosecutors.Rep. Luis… -
A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler. The person spoke to…
