Correction: Concealed Carry-Illinois story
9 days ago
A concealed-carry measure awaits action from Gov. Pat Quinn, but Gibbons said he's grown tired of the monthslong bid to get permissive legislation on the books.
Ill. prosecutor criticized over concealed carry
12 days ago
A concealed-carry measure awaits action from Gov. Pat Quinn, but Gibbons said he's grown tired of the months-long bid to get permissive legislation on the books.
Illinois must adopt 'fracking' rules, hire experts
16 days ago
Gov. Pat Quinn has promised to sign the bill to regulate hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," hoping the industry creates thousands of jobs in southern Illinois.
Ill. passes nation's toughest fracking regulations
19 days ago
Pat Quinn.
Ill. House sponsor won't call gay marriage vote
19 days ago
Proponents touted it as a civil rights matter, and Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn had pledged to sign it into law if it reached his desk.
Ill. Legislature passes concealed carry law
19 days ago
The legislation now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn, a Chicago Democrat who has not indicated whether he'll sign it.
Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor
26 days ago
But the plan drew swift opposition after it was unveiled this week, with Gov. Pat Quinn's office calling it a "massive overreach" because of the way it would curb local firearms regulations.
Family drama adds intrigue to Ill. governor's race
34 days ago
"All the fuss over Lisa Madigan and Bill Daley threatens to overshadow Gov. Pat Quinn, the plain-spoken incumbent who inherited his job from the disgraced Blagojevich.
Illinois Senate OKs union-backed pension deal
41 days ago
Gov. Pat Quinn backs Madigan's measure, as did Senate Republicans.
Mayor, Ill. lawmakers make case for Chicago casino
47 days ago
Gov. Pat Quinn has softened his stance.