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Republicans Blast Gill Appointment
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Republicans Blast Gill Appointment
Some Illinois Senate Republicans don't like what they see when they connect the dots surrounding the appointment of Dr. David Gill to be assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
 

Springfield School Board: Superintendent Search Firm Will be Needed
Four search firms are being considered by the Springfield School Board for a superintendent search and a fifth one could be added to the list.

District 186 Employee Linked to CCPA Test Score Leak Not Approved For New Job
The employee will not be appointed as a guidance dean of Washington Middle School, following a 4-3 vote by the school board.

Farmers Planting Corn Thanks to Suitable Conditions, Still Behind
State Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says nearly six days were suitable for field work, letting farmers play catch up after weeks of rain.

Teen Tanning Could be Done in Illinois
The Illinois Senate joined the House in banning anyone under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning booths at a salon.

House GOP Leader Eyeing Statewide Run
House GOP Leader Tom Cross may have his sights set on a statewide gig.

State Proposal to Require Earlier Start Date for School
Kids in Illinois may soon have to start school sooner than normal.

Newtown Parents to Lobby Illinois Lawmakers
Parents who lost their kids in the Sandy Hook school shooting are in Springfield today.

New law increases penalities for violent flash mobs
Governor Pat Quinn says the state doesn't want anyone using social media to harrass or threaten others.

IDES website available in Klingon
Blame it on "Star Trek" and Microsoft, or at least on their latest translator update. 

Lottery issues bad checks to prize winners
The Illinois Lottery says an employee error was responsible for a recent issue where eight winners had their checks from the lottery bounce due to insufficient funds.

Winner in last night's Powerball drawing
One ticket sold in Florida is the winner in last night's Powerball drawing.

Lottery jackpot grows
Powerball fever is running high in Illinois.

Email indicates Rutherford's intent to run for governor
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford apparently is serious about making a run to become governor.

Vote on conceal carry bill in Senate delayed
A concealed carry bill in the Illinois Senate won't come to a vote this weekend.