Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance to Make History
By The Associated Press
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month on the issues of pension reform and same-sex marriage.
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Ex-Indianapolis Councilman Faces Fraud Sentencing
By The Associated Press
A former Indianapolis City-County Council member faces sentencing on charges of using a charitable foundation to defraud an investor out of $1.7 million.
Illinois Dems Push for Gun Magazine Limits
By Alex Keefe, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
An Illinois State Senate committee is expected to vote on a gun control measure on Monday.
Advocates Struggle to Reach Growing Ranks Of Suburban Poor
By Pam Fessler
Poverty has grown everywhere in the U.S. in recent years, but mostly in the suburbs.
Psychological Toll of Banning Same-Sex Marriage
By Shankar Vedantam
As the country awaits two important Supreme Court decisions involving state laws on same-sex marriage, a small but consistent body of research suggests that laws that ban same-sex marriage — or approve it — can affect the mental health of gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans.
Obama to Host Burmese President
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
President Thein Sein is to meet Barack Obama in Washington, in the first state visit by a Burmese leader since 1966.
Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
By Neda Ulaby
Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Entertainment
Immigration Bill Chugs Along, But Some See Deal-Breakers
By David Welna
t's been a long slog already for the bipartisan immigration overhaul proposed by the Senate's Gang of Eight.
‘More Than 1.5m’ Syrian Refugees
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
The UN's refugee agency has said that more than 1.5 million people have fled the conflict in Syria.
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International Affairs,
Poverty
AFSCME Gives Final OK to State Contract
By The Associated Press
Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state.