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This is not the end of the world, gun-control advocates
Change of SubjectCourt strikes down Illinois' concealed-carry weapons ban The state of Illinois would have to allow ordinary citizens to carry weapons under a federal appeals court ruling issued today, but the judges also gave lawmakers 180 days to put their own...... -
Listen up! Courts are telling Illinois to fix its eavesdropping law
Change of Subject"Is that recording?" asked Lindenhurst police officer Ralph Goar, referring to a pocket video camera resting on the dashboard of motorist Louis Frobe. It was the night of Aug. 15, 2010, and Goar had pulled Frobe over for allegedly driving...... -
Illinois fall veto session offers new hope for old bills
The fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly begins today. Expanding casino gambling, approving medicinal marijuana and reforming the state's debt-ridden public employee pension system are among the issues that may be addressed. The...
Tags: Illinois Governor, Same-Sex Marriage
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Emanuel to unveil new Chicago gun control ordinance
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel today indicated he will put forward his own city gun control ordinance in the next few days after state lawmakers did not reach agreement on the divisive issue. Emanuel refused to give details about what specifically his proposal...Tags: Firearms, Gun Control, Justice System, Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice
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Gay marriage, assault weapons ban votes delayed in Illinois Senate
Clout StreetThe Illinois Senate left the State Capitol later today without voting on measures to legalize gay marriage and outlaw assault weapons, leaving the fate of those controversial issues in doubt. A committee advanced the same-sex marriage bill late this...Tags: Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Gays and Lesbians, Chicago Mayor, Same-Sex Marriage
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New General Assembly sworn in as full plate looms
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in today, and after the ceremony and celebrations are over, lawmakers will face a full plate of unresolved issues in the month ahead. Democrats now have veto-proof majorities in both the House and...Tags: Gun Control, Government, Interior Policy, Parties and Movements, Crime, Law and Justice
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, beau add a 'wedding' tie to charity line
Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") and partner Justin Mikita have just added a new neck knot to their wildly successful month-and-a-half-old line of jaunty bow ties -- a formal style suitable for wedding wear. The couple...
Tags: Human Rights, Family, Lobbying, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage
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New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law
Tribune reporters— If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...Tags: Gun Control, Religion and Belief, Terry Link, Government, Interior Policy
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Concealed carry: Court strikes down Illinois' ban
Tribune reportersThe state of Illinois would have to allow ordinary citizens to carry weapons under a federal appeals court ruling issued today, but the judges also gave lawmakers 180 days to put their own version of the law in place. In a 2-1 decision that is a major...Tags: Gun Control, Weaponry, Government, Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice
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CPS boss proposes 5-year moratorium on school closings
Tribune reporterTrying to help sell drastic school closings this year, Chicago Public Schools is planning to commit to a five-year moratorium on shuttering schools starting in fall 2013. New schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the commitment to a moratorium Monday...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Local Government, Students, Teaching and Learning, Credit and Debt
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Streamlined Illinois foreclosure process gains momentum
Abandoned, vacant homes could get pushed through the mortgage foreclosure pipeline and into new owners' hands much faster as a result of legislation passed Wednesday by the Illinois Senate. The bill, which heads to Gov. Pat Quinn, could shorten the...Tags: Foreclosures, Fannie Mae, Finance, Financial and Business Services, Pat Quinn
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License illegal immigrants
As Sheriff of Illinois’s largest county, providing safe roads for travel is a priority. We are all safer when every driver on the road is trained, tested, licensed, and insured. That is why I am supporting SB957, legislation that requires unlicensed...Tags: Justice and Rights, Career and Workplace, Pat Quinn, Migration, Crime, Law and Justice
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