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Illinois Lawmakers Push Full-Day Kindergarten, Struggle To Fund It
In February, the mayor of Chicago announced that all of the city’s kindergartens would become full-day.
Illinois Legislation Would Allow For Regional Concealed Carry Laws
Downstate legislators are generally in favor of a broad concealed carry measure, whereas those from Chicago and the suburbs want a tight law.
Illinois Bill Would Allow Tax Investigators To Make Arrests
“If someone has something illegal going on, then they could just call the state police.”
Think You Can Do Better? Try Balancing Ill. Budget Online
The “Illinois Budget Calculator” puts the budget’s general fund, half of the state’s total spending, in your virtual hands.
Illinois Gun-Carry Supporters Defeated, Not Done
Rep. Brandon Phelps is a southern Illinois Democrat who sponsored the concealed carry bill. It failed Thursday 64-45. It needed 71 votes.
Ill. Senate OKs Bill to Regulate Use of Drones
Democratic Sen. Daniel Biss of Evanston is the sponsor of the bill. Biss says his proposal will help maintain people’s reasonable expectation of privacy.
Lottery: $1 M Ticket Sold in St. Louis Co.
The Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a Circle K convenience store on Watson Road in St. Louis County for the April 12 drawing.
Illinois House Considers Changes To Divorce Laws
It’s been more than 35 years since Illinois’ current divorce and child custody laws were created.
Illinois Could Follow Missouri’s Lead On Veteran Tuition
“This is an opportunity for us to give back to those who have sacrificed for their country,” said State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Orland Hills).
Elephant Shot in Mississippi Returns to Missouri
The 39-year-old Asian elephant, named Carol, was shot Thursday in Tupelo, Miss. She was part of a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show.
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