2 min ago | Gawker
Illinois Makes Birth Control Information in Sex Ed Classes Mandatory
While many of America's classrooms remain criminally regressive when it comes to their sexual education policies, today Illinois has helped put a kibosh on some of that bullshit by stepping slightly into the 21st Century.
2 hrs ago | WHBF-TV Rock Island
Lawmakers seek disaster declaration in 16 counties
Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding.
6 hrs ago | Chicago Reader
Looks like Governor Quinn will have to save us from Mayor Rahm-again
My guess is that the mayor's in a snit 'cause the governor won't rubber-stamp his deal to set up a Chicago casino completely controlled by City Hall.
7 hrs ago | MyStateline.com
Tan Ban For Teens Reaches Governor's Desk
A bill banning tanning for teens makes its way to Governor Pat Quinn. Lawmakers voted to ban anyone under 18-years old from using tanning beds at salons.
11 hrs ago | KFVS12
Illinois senator apologizes for Nazi remark
Illinois Sen. Donne Trotter has apologized for remarks that compared a member of Gov.
13 hrs ago | WHBF-TV Rock Island
Medicaid expansion possible in IL
The Human Services Committee voted 8-6 in favor Tuesday, sending it to the floor.
15 hrs ago | MyStateline.com
Former President Wants Illinois To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Former President Bill Clinton is getting in on the same-sex marriage debate in Illinois.
17 hrs ago | Daily Herald
Illinois Senate overrides 'Smart Grid' veto
The Senate has again approved a plan to address so-called Smart Grid technology over the objection of Gov.
Bill Regulating Fracking in Illinois Wins Committee Approval
A bill to regulate horizontal hydraulic fracturing in Illinois won approval Tuesday by the Illinois House Executive Committee.
Legislation to Ban Teen Tanning in Illinois Heads to Gov. Quinn
Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate.
Black Illinois House members split on gay marriage...
Less than half of Illinois House Black Caucus members say they back the push to legalize same-sex marriage or are likely to support it, a Chicago Sun-Times survey of the pivotal voting bloc has found.
Federal Relief Available to Shorewood Residents Impacted by April Flooding
In an effort to make sure local flood victims know what kind of assistance is available to them, Shorewood police chief Aaron Klima and several other village employees are standing ready to take calls.
Republicans want quick hearing on Gill appointment
A group of central Illinois Senate Republicans is asking for an expedited confirmation hearing on the nomination of Dr.
Newtown parents join Governor Quinn to press Illinois lawmakers on 'gun control'
Nicole Hockley, Mark Barden and Francine Wheeler each lost a child in the unthinkable tragedy that occurred in Newtown on Dec.
Governor, Mayor in high-stakes game of Chicago hold 'em
If Chicago politics was a card game and Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn were the players, both men on Monday showed their hands.
Senators call Dems on sneaking pro-euthanasia doc to Public Health slot
Citing a need for a proper, unrestricted vetting and the unwillingness by the Democrat Senate Majority to allow a confirmation hearing on Dr.
Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by Illinois Senate; Quinn Last Hurdle
By a vote of 35-21, the Illinois Senate approved legislation on Friday that would allow doctors in the state to prescribe marijuana as pain relief for severe medical conditions.
Quinn pushes for ban on high-capacity ammunition
Parents of three children killed in the Connecticut school shooting say a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines will help save lives.
Governor Signs Social Media Bill
Governor Pat Quinn says the state doesn't want anyone using social media to harass or threaten others.
Governor Quinn requests federal disaster aid for additional 16 Illinois counties
Governor Pat Quinn yesterday asked the federal government to add 16 Illinois counties to a recent federal disaster declaration for 11 counties hit by widespread flooding in mid-April. More than 800 homes were damaged by the flood in mid-April in those 16 counties.