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Former School Superintendent May Be Under Federal Investigation

Former Ball-Chatham schools superintendant Bob Gillum appears to be under Federal investigation per a report in the State Journal Register.

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Lawmakers Consider Reducing Tax Rate on CNG, Propane

Truckers cannot buy compressed natural gas or liquid propane in Illinois, but companies wanting to get into that business might get started if their products were not at a tax disadvantage to diesel.

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Vose: No Planned Protests Against Common Core

Sangamon County Regional Superintendent Jeff Vose doesn’t expect widespread protests against Common Core around here, but he does worry about a couple of its provisions.

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Sen. Kirk Welcomes NRI Investigation

U.S. Sen. Mark S. Kirk (R-Ill.) welcomes the investigations into an anti-violence program championed by the governor.

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Rezko Informant Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

A real-estate developer who once served as a government informant in a corruption case plans to plead guilty to bilking a Chicago suburb out of $370,000.

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Ill. Lawmakers OK Bill Regulating Private Drone Use

Illinois could soon expand its regulations on drones.

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Legislature Adjourns for the Week with Little Progress on Big Items

Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their first full week in May without taking up looming major issues of this year’s session.

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Rep. Davis Fights “Misinformation” for Obama Library in Illinois

Precedent for public money, she says

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Springfield Police Investigate More Shootings

Springfield’s crime wave continues.

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Illinois Legislature Okays Levee Fix

Allows Jackson County to spent

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