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Thursday, December 13, 2012  Two courts make differing decisions on audio and video recordings in the courtroom.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

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.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  As first adult novel is published, J.K. Rowling not ruling out another Harry Potter book

Friday, June 29, 2012  Q&A: Now and later, the health care law's far-reaching impact on American lives

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Stocks of hospital companies rose sharply and insurance companies fell after the Supreme Court upheld a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Supreme Court has a wide range of options in ruling on Obama's health care overhaul law

Friday, January 20, 2012  Supreme Court ruling on church discrimination leaves educators at religious schools in limbo

Thursday, December 08, 2011  UPDATE: New ruling releases Illinois State Police from FOID disclosures

Friday, September 23, 2011  Circuit court rules in favor of Quinn in ROE funding case.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Quincy School Board member Bud Niekamp has lost his appeal to a Quo Warranto lawsuit.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Federal appeals court says former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld may be sued in torture case.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Company starts process to obtain federal aprroval to install hydro power at Lock and Dam 20 in Canton.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Gay judge's same-sex marriage ruling on California's Prop 8 upheld.