State Senate President John Cullerton (6th) has an idea to fix the state’s teacher pension shortfall,…
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Chicago Man Guilty of Murder In CTA Death
A 25-year-old Chicago man was found guilty of first-degree murder at a trial on Monday…
Arrest Doesn’t Always Equal Conviction and Senator Wants That Clear
The state of Illinois should not allow employers to check an applicant’s criminal history if…
Legislator Wants to Ban Tan for Minors
Anyone under the age of 18 would be banned from using tanning beds in Illinois…
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Bill Would Keep Sick Restaurant Workers Away From Your Food
When Luis Deleon feels sick, he still has to go into work as a cook…
Proposed Bill Would Give Transfer Students Relief
It has not been an easy year for community college student Eric Guenther. After learning…
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New 2012 Budget Approach Leaves Illinois Arts Organizations In Fiscal Limbo
For Illinois arts organizations, there’s some good news and some bad news in Gov. Pat Quinn’s new 2012 budget proposal.