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Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is trying to salvage the state's ban on concealed carry.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Safe shopping guide informs parents on toys and other items they need to watch out for.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Elizabeth "Itty" Scholz described the inspiration for her decades of work advocating for victims as, "being a product of the 60s."

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Madigan says consumers can mistake a refund anticipation loan as simply an advance on their expected refund at the time they file returns.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Retailers need to be sure and follow store policies to avoid losses.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  We all know bullying is a problem, and there's no clear cut fix for the problem.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the state Board of Education have started a training program to show teachers how to keep children safe online.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is scheduled to be a guest on KHQA's News at 5 on Wednesday, August 4 to discuss the Silver Beat program.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Cook County Judge Daniel Riley has said he'll make his ruling Monday.

Friday, February 19, 2010  Things were so bad last year there was a 65 percent jump in residential mortgage-related complaints.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Some tax-preparation firms offer the loans as a way to get money quickly.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Madigan on Wednesday filed the legislation, which would amend the state Constitution to eliminate the post.

Monday, October 12, 2009  Steve Kim made his candidacy for Illinois Attorney General official on October 12.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  The Illinois Attorney General's office has issued an opinion about the legal implications of Adams County board members also serving on local school boards.District Attorney Dennis Gorman announced at Wednesday's Quincy School Board meeting that the opinion came down shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. It advises that candidates should not be able to serve on both boards at the same time. Gorman went on to say, however, that the opinion does not create a vacancy.