Senate Committee Advances Concealed Carry Bill
By Brian Mackey
An Illinois Senate committee has approved legislation that would pave the way for concealed-carry of firearms in Illinois, but gun-rights advocates say it is too restrictive.
Illinois Public Media News
Subpoena of AP Records Revives Media Shield Bill
By The Associated Press
The controversy over the government's secret subpoena of Associated Press telephone records has revived legislation that would protect journalists from having to reveal their sources to federal investigators, and the White House is endorsing the idea.
U of I Mascot Survey Results Released
By Sean Powers
Results have finally been released from a survey of University of Illinois students about finding a new mascot to replace Chief Illiniwek.
U.S. DOT Shuts Down Illini Tours Bus Company
By Jeff Bossert
Champaign-based bus company Illini Tours has been ordered to shut down by the U.S. Department of Transportation, citing safety concerns.
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Government,
Transportation
Illinois Jobless Rate Dips to 9.3 Percent in April
By The Associated Press
Illinois' unemployment rate improved slightly in April, dipping to 9.3 percent compared to 9.5 percent in March.
Redistricting Constitutional Amendment in the Works for 2014
By Chris Slaby
A grassroots group says it is almost done with a plan that would change who draws Illinois legislators’ districts.
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Government,
Politics
Court Upholds Indiana’s Limit on Civil Damages
By The Associated Press
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state law limiting punitive damages awarded in civil lawsuits and directs most of that money to a state victims fund.
Water Trapped for 1.5 Billion Years Could Hold Ancient Life
By Adam Cole
Scientists have discovered water that has been trapped in rock for more than a billion years.
Obama: IRS Acting Commissioner Has Resigned
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
The head of the US tax agency has quit after it emerged his staff singled out conservative groups for extra scrutiny, President Barack Obama has announced.
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Government,
Media and journalism
White House Releases Trove of Benghazi Documents
By Julie Pace
Under mounting pressure, President Barack Obama has released a trove of documents related to the Benghazi attack and forced out the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following revelations that the agency targeted conservative political groups.