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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's submitting the "most difficult" budget he's ever had to since he took office.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Gov. Quinn has said he looks forward to signing the legislation that will allow approximately 250,000 illegal immigrants of driving age in Illinois to get driver's licenses.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A proposal that could make Illinois the next state to allow illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses has passed out of a House committee.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Friday, October 19, 2012  1st Illinois Amtrak train to hit 110 mph in modest milestone for Obama's high-speed rail plans

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Illinois governor Pat Quinn says the Jacksonville Developmental Center will close and move residents into community care centers. The closure will be wrapped up by October 2012.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Gov. Pat Quinn plans to close two state institutions this year - a Tinley Park mental hospital and a Jacksonville center for people with developmental disabilities.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for December 28, we're talking about how Illinois wants to be the first state to offer online lottery ticket sales.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Gov. Pat Quinn has signed into law a bill that reallocates money in the budget to avoid closing seven state facilities and 1,900 layoffs.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There is speculation that Illinois governor Pat Quinn could be handing out pink slips and propose closing several state facilities to try and close a budget gap that state is facing this year. What's your take on possible layoffs?

Sunday, August 07, 2011  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at allowing the victims of sex trafficking to have their prostitution convictions vacated.

Monday, June 13, 2011  Schools out for summer, and school buses are parked in the garage.  Will they stay that way?

Monday, June 13, 2011  New law makes it easier for educators to be fired.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  According to the latest Census bureau numbers, the days of Ozzie and Harriet, the Cleavers, and the Brady Bunch may be over.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The "civil union" law will take effect June 1, and licenses will be issued on that day.