Police Capture Lamb On The Lam In Metro-East
The mystery lamb of the southern Illinois city of Fairview Heights has been captured.
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Legislators Take Weekend Break Days Before Budget Is Due
Illinois legislators are taking a weekend break, though there are major issues unresolved heading toward their May 31st adjournment.
Illini Fight Off Tournament Elimination Behind Kravetz’s Pitching
The Illini baseball team stays alive in the Big Ten Tournament with a 2-0 shutout of Michigan State Friday. They play Michigan at 1 p.m. Saturday, and hope to play them again Saturday evening for a shot at the championship game.
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Illinois Democrats Vote Down Workers Comp Bill
Democratic legislators have voted down elements of Gov. Bruce Rauner's pro-business agenda. All House Democrats voted against three measures, while GOP colleagues only voted present.
Millionaire Tax Proposal Fails
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's effort to impose a new income tax on millionaires has stalled. Three Democrats voted no Thursday. Madigan blamed Republicans, who he says were following Governor Bruce Rauner's orders for protecting the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.