Overcoming Doubts, Senate Approves Budget
Illinois is one step closer to having a budget for next year — the state Senate approved a spending plan late Wednesday night.
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Lawmakers OK Higher Tobacco Purchase Age
The legal age to buy tobacco in Illinois may soon go up from 18 to 21. The measure narrowly passed the Illinois House Wednesday night 61 to 49, after failing once before.
State Lawmakers Approve Gun Restraining Orders
Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday voted to make it easier to try to take guns from someone a court determines is dangerous. Supporters say “lethal order of protections” could prevent mass shootings.
Heat Causes Pavement Failure On Two Champaign Streets
The City of Champaign has closed sections of two roads to repair pavement failures.
State Lawmakers Approve Gun Restraining Orders
Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday voted to make it easier to try to take guns from someone a court determines is dangerous. Supporters say “lethal order of protections” could prevent mass shootings.