Illinois extends deadline for health guide grants

CHICAGO (AP) — Community groups in Illinois have been given more time to apply for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance that will be available under President Barack Obama's health overhaul law.

	Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.
	Illinois Sen. William Haine, D-Alton, argues medical marijuana legislation while on the Senate floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, May 17, 2013, in Springfield Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Cary officials consider littering ordinance

CARY – A proposed ordinance to prevent littering, motivated by the distribution of unwanted publications, is being considered by the village. Cary officials are looking to ena ... Read More ť

Cary looks to fill police pension board seat

CARY – The village needs to fill one seat on its police pension fund board. Village President Mark Kownick is accepting applications through June 5. Applications are available ... Read More ť

Illinois Senate panel: Separate gun rules OK for Chicago

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Senate panel approved a measure Thursday allowing the carrying of concealed weapons, but the committee's move followed sharp questioning from Republi ... Read More ť

Senate committee to consider gun bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois concealed carry legislation that requires special permission to have a gun in Chicago is scheduled for a Senate committee vote. The Senate Ex ... Read More ť

Hagel orders review of sex-abuse prevention

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify every person involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault ... Read More ť

Schaumburg: Freedoms erode when rights are violated

What’s the best thing to do when your Justice Department infringes on First Amendment rights of the media? Float – again – the idea of passing a federal media shield law. It’s ... Read More ť

Reeder: When it comes to jobs, Illinois shoots itself in foot

Illinois has the nation’s second-worst unemployment rate. At 9.5 percent, it’s two percentage points higher than the national average of 7.5 percent. Two percentage points mig ... Read More ť

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