The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday struck down a 2013 law that sought to fix the nation’s worst government-employee pension crisis, a ruling that forces the state to find another way to overcome a massive budget deficit. Full News here – FOX News
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Lawsuit Leads to New Limits on Solitary Confinement at Juvenile Prisons in Illinois
A lawsuit filed by the American Liberties Union of Illinois led to the new policy, one of several changes in the treatment of young offenders across the country. Full News here – NYT > Politics
Illinois weighs automatic enrollment under ObamaCare for inmates leaving prison
Illinois inmates who will soon get out of jail won’t pass “Go” and get $ 200, but they may collect their Medicaid card. Full News here – FOX News
Illinois Democrat Duckworth to run for U.S. Senate in 2016
By Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, will run for the U.S. Senate in 2016, saying in a video posted to her website on Monday that she would "fight my heart out" for constituents. Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran who lost both legs after her helicopter was hit by…
Tammy Duckworth Expected to Challenge Senator Mark Kirk in Illinois
Representative Tammy L. Duckworth of Illinois is expected to announce next week that she will challenge Senator Mark S. Kirk in 2016. Full News here – First Draft
First Draft: Tammy Duckworth Expected to Challenge Senator Mark Kirk in Illinois
Representative Tammy L. Duckworth of Illinois is expected to announce next week that she will challenge Senator Mark S. Kirk in 2016. Full News here – NYT > Politics
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Jesse Jackson Jr. Leaves Prison
Former Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. left an Alabama federal prison early Thursday, two years after pleading guilty to spending $ 750,000 in campaign money on personal items. Full News here – NYT > Politics
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Governor Tells Agencies to Divert Union Fees
Gov. Bruce Rauner has instructed state agencies to divert money from nonunion employee paychecks away from organized labor until a judge settles the matter. Full News here – NYT > Politics
Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock to Resign
Rep. Aaron Schock (R., Ill.) announced he is resigning from the House, a move that comes amid questions about his expenses. Full News here – WSJ.com: Politics And Policy
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Jesús Garcia Gains Backing of Key Black Figure in Chicago Race
Willie Wilson, the African-American businessman, will endorse Jesús G. Garcia, who is known as Chuy, over Rahm Emanuel in the runoff on April 7, Mr. Wilson said Wednesday. Full News here – NYT > Politics
