Illinois attorney general files two lawsuits in crackdown on new form of mortgage-related scam

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sought to crack down on a new form of “mortgage rescue
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December 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. speaks at meeting convened by Sen. Durbin on Mississippi River

Online Staff Report EAST ALTON, Ill. — As work begins to blast away rock pinnacles posing a hazard to barge traffic
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

$43 million settlement reached with Pfizer over alleged unlawful marketing of Zyvox, Lyrica

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Dec. 12 a $42.9 million settlement with Pfizer Inc.
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State’s ban on concealed carry ruled unconstitutional

• Appeals court gives state lawmakers 180 days to develop concealed carry law Staff Report Illinois may soon join the rest of the
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

State Police urge motorists to use caution near crash scenes

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police are warning motorists to be vigilant in observing stranded vehicles and pedestrians near
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Frequency of cell phone ‘cramming’ scam doubles

Staff Report The number of fraudulent “cramming” fees charged to Illinois cellp hone callers has nearly doubled over the last year
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State’s ban on concealed carry ruled unconstitutional

• Appeals court gives state lawmakers 180 days to develop concealed carry law Online Staff Report Illinois may soon join the rest of
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December 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State senator voices opposition to senate’s passing of bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, IL – Controversial legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses passed the Illinois Senate despite the
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December 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Lt. Gov.: Federal intervention needed to preserve Mississippi River commerce

Online Staff Report CARLYLE, Ill. — At a quarterly meeting of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council Friday, Dec. 7, Illinois Lt.
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State representative invites public’s ideas for legislation

Staff Report As the 2013 spring legislative session approaches, State Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, is inviting constituents to share ideas and
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Medical cannabis patients rally in Springfield

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Medical cannabis patients and advocates lobbied elected officials at the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 27 in
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 4 Comments

Survey finds dangerous toys on store shelves

Staff Report Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, according to the Illinois Public Interest Research
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois Supreme Court chief warns of budget shortfalls

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Can Illinois really afford continued budget cuts that threaten to close courtroom doors as they have
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

AMBER Alert Task Force celebrates 10-year anniversary

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois AMBER Alert Task Force announced Nov. 26 the 10-year anniversary of the first
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November 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Disability parking crackdown results in 60 citations, enforcement to continue throughout holidays

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Nov. 26 that in its first weekend, the Secretary of State
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November 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois second most common state for Thanksgiving cooking fires

Staff Report According to State Farm claims data, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State’s Unclaimed Property Auction set for Nov. 26-30

Staff Report Silver bars, gold Krugerrands. Those are just some of the items Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is offering in
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Illinois in top five states for foreclosure relief

Staff Report CHICAGO — In responding to the second report issued by the national foreclosure settlement’s independent monitor, Illinois Attorney General
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Madigan urges Congress to extend tax relief to struggling homeowners

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) joined 41 of her counterparts Nov. 20 in calling on
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November 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Sales, median prices show gains in October in Illinois

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois home sales soared 37.3 percent over previous-year levels in October and median prices increased
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Attorney General Madigan releases annual holiday Safe Shopping Guide

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) has released her annual Safe Shopping Guide detailing recalled products
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Carbondale joins list of Illinois cities and counties calling for statewide fracking moratorium

By Environment Illinois CARBONDALE, Ill. — In a unanimous decision, the Carbondale City Council passed a resolution calling on the Illinois
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

Illinois adds 4,800 jobs, unemployment rate holds at 8.8 percent

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois added 4,800 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate held at 8.8 percent for the
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. calls for transparency, tax credit, targeted state aid to make college more affordable

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — After meeting with students at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D)
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Madigan, 37 attorneys general reach $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Nov. 15 a $90 million settlement with pharmaceutical company
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November 15, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Attorney general issues resource guide for veterans, service members

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — In recognition of Veterans Day, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) released a new, comprehensive guide
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November 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. Simon: Target Asian carp in Illinois waterways

Online Staff Report CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Environmental and watershed leaders joined Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) Nov. 7 in discussing
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois Attorney General to dispatch 173 teams throughout state to monitor Nov. 6 election

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has announced 173 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from
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November 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Governor launches Illinois Open Technology Challenge

Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced a major accountability and transparency initiative Oct. 20 designed to help
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Home sales, median prices show gains in September in Illinois

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales increased 15.9 percent over previous-year levels in September, extending a run of more
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October 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

$620,000 grant from national foreclosure settlement awarded to Illinois Legal Aid Online

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Oct. 18 that $620,000 in funding from the national
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois adds 13,800 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 8.8 percent

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois added 13,800 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell for the 10th time in
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State’s Unclaimed Property Auction nets $146,522 with nearly 99 percent success rate

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) has announced the success of the Illinois Treasurer’s Online
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October 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s unemployment rate remains highest in state, 3,000 jobs created in past year

Online Staff Report Although the Rockford metropolitan area continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the state, 3,000 jobs have
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State treasurer calls on governor to cease prison closure plan

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) is calling on Illinos Gov. Pat Quinn (D)
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois adds 9,600 jobs in August, unemployment rate rises to 9.1 percent

Online Staff Report Illinois added 9,600 jobs in August and the unemployment rate inched up 0.2 percentage points to 9.1 percent,
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

August home sales in Illinois up 23.7 percent from a year ago, statewide median price at $147,000

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales in the state rose 23.7 percent over previous year levels, part of a
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State Treasurer’s Online Unclaimed Property Auction Sept. 17-21

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) is announcing the start of the Illinois Treasurer’s Online
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September 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Jesse White warns businesses of statewide corporate scam

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) is warning businesses to beware of a scam targeting Illinois corporations. A
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September 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State unveils new electronic database for Illinois State Archives

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State and State Archivist Jesse White (D) has announced that a new online database describing
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Settlement reached with Janssen Pharmaceuticals over unlawful marketing of Risperdal

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 36 other attorneys general to announce the largest multistate consumer
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August 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

Investigators to monitor for gas price gouging as hurricane strikes Gulf Coast

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) put Illinois gas retailers on notice that her office will
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

13-year-old persuades governor to veto plastic bag bill

Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois student Abby Goldberg, joined by more than 170,000 people who signed her petition on Change.org, has
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Poll shows support for teachers receiving pensions

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new statewide poll shows the efforts of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) and other politicians
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

Governor vetoes gambling expansion, local leaders vow to continue push for casino

Online Staff Report Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) vetoed a bill Aug. 28 that would have expanded gambling and allowed for
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August 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois treasurer warns of another possible credit downgrade

Online Staff Report Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) issued the following statement Aug. 23 in response to a financial warning
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August 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

July home sales in Illinois up 25.5 percent, statewide median price at $148,000

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales in the state surged 25.5 percent over previous year levels, with data released
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Governor signs law promoting cleaner water, better farming practices

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed legislation Aug. 20 enacting new programs to help Illinois
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Governor signs strip club surcharge, law goes into effect January 2013

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) issued the following statement Aug. 18 regarding Gov. Pat Quinn’s
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August 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

IEPA calls for factory farm to cease waste spraying, cleanup spill following contamination of Hooper Branch and Beaver Creek

Online Staff Report BEAVERVILLE, Ill. — Illinois waterways and wildlife have again been polluted by alleged improper manure waste management
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August 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment


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