Illinois legislature

Illinois Environmentalists And Gas Industry Agree On 'Fracking' Rules

Brian Mackey and WNIJ — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:46:13 +0000

Environmentalists and business groups have reached an agreement that paves the way for "fracking" in Illinois.

New Illinois General Assembly, Same Four Leaders

WNIJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:27:21 +0000

Members of Illinois' 98th General Assembly were sworn in today in Springfield. There are a number of new faces -- but the four at the top remain the same.

Both Sides Preparing For Same-Sex Marriage Fight In Illinois

Sean Crawford — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:30:32 +0000

Lobbying efforts are intensifying with a vote on legalizing same sex marriage looming next month at the Illinois Capitol. The rhetoric is coming from both sides of the issue.

Illinois smokers brace for a big hit in the wallet

Susan Stephens — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:35:13 +0000

Illinois smokers could soon see a huge increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes. The Illinois House today approved a plan to more than double the tax on cigarettes, to $1.98 a pack. Other tobacco products would see a similar increase.

Around Illinois -- May 14

Victor Yehling — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:34:46 +0000

O’Hare cargo deal to create thousands of jobs
Will legislature adjourn on time?
Student loan rate hike hits Illinois hard
Police mark one year in search for boy
Ponzi schemer must repay and do time