Illinois State Politics
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State House passes changes to medical marijuana pilot programMay 30, 2016 1:00 am - Medical marijuana advocates in Illinois won a big victory in the waning hours of the legislature's spring session. The Illinois House passed a measure on Monday that wo...
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Will fantasy sports prevail where casinos, horse racing have not?May 28, 2016 7:30 am - In their effort to ensure their future in Illinois, DraftKings, FanDuel and other daily fantasy sports companies have enemies in casinos and the horse racing industry, t...
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State House Democrats defy governor, push own budgetMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Amid howls of protest from Republicans, the Democratic-led Illinois House passed a spending plan for next year Wednesday without considering any of the pro...
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Accelerate College proposal headed to governorMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - A measure to help students save money and earn college credit while in high school is headed for the governor's desk. Senate lawmakers Wednesday unanimously approved cre...
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Former Hawks player pushes for daily fantasy sports regulationMay 24, 2016 1:00 am - In what could be part of a closing effort to regulate daily fantasy sports before lawmakers finish their annual session in Springfield, former Chicago Blackhawks star Ch...
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Illinois Senate approves raising age to buy cigarettes to 21May 20, 2016 1:00 am - Eight years after Illinois banned smoking indoors and four years after lawmakers raised the statewide cigarette tax by a dollar a pack, anti-smoking forces won another s...
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Plan would let casinos in on fantasy sports bettingMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois casinos would be allowed to set up daily fantasy sports operations online under a new plan pushed by DraftKings and FanDuel to make sure their games are legal h...
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Coach: Legalizing fantasy sports puts student athletes at riskMay 18, 2016 1:00 am - A suburban baseball coach warned Illinois lawmakers that fantasy sports contests are wagering in the eyes of the NCAA and put student athletes who participate at risk of...
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Could Franks' departure open doors for Republicans?May 16, 2016 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a visit to Wheeling on Monday he is not commenting on how state Rep. Jack Franks' decision to leave the legislature will affect budget talk...
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Online lottery sales continue, despite program expirationMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - Illinoisans can still buy lottery tickets online, even though the law authorizing the sales expired in March, officials told lawmakers this week. Still, lottery official...