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Illinois legislators are reviving bills that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21.Democratic Sens. Julie Morrison and Michael…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected legislation that would prohibit retailers from charging fees on rebate cards. The measure would have banned merchants and…
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The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.The House voted 65-47 Wednesday…
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Legislation to allow Chicago police to use drones for surveillance of large crowds has failed in the Illinois House. Chicago Democratic Rep. John D'Amico…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers studying remedies to sexual harassment in state government say they are considering measures suggested by a…
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The Illinois House has approved legislation to create a procedure to temporarily confiscate guns from people threatening violence.The House voted 80-32…
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A showdown between two Democratic measures to close the wage gap ended with Illinois senators rejecting one considered more business friendly.The Senate…
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The Illinois Senate has approved raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.The Senate voted 37-16 Thursday to increase minimum…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to reinstate the death penalty for certain violent crimes and other changes he made to gun legislation will get a House…
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Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. Bruce Rauner legislation requiring him and his successors to use governor's office funds to pay people who work for…