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Governor Pat Quinn got a flu shot and he's urging everyone else in Illinois to do the same.

Illinois gun owners who fail to report the theft or loss of a weapon will face tougher restrictions under a new law signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.

Using a hand-held cellphone while driving in Illinois will be illegal on Jan. 1.

Students in Illinois public schools that teach sex education will now be taught about birth control and sexually transmitted diseases — not just abstinence.

Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation that lets casinos and race tracks garnish gambling winnings from parents who owe back child support.

Gov. Pat Quinn says a new law helping minority-owned business compete for state work will broaden participation in public works projects. The Democrat signed a law Wednesday that allows businesses owned by women who are also racial minorities to be certified as both "female-owned" and "minority-owned...

Illinois has become the final state in the nation to allow people to carry concealed guns in public. State lawmakers have voted to override Governor Pat Quinn's veto of the legislation. Quinn had suggested changes to the measure and Senate President John Cullerton says the limits the governor recommended might be considered later.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A bipartisan panel tasked with finding a solution to Illinois' massive pension problem is set to meet this afternoon. The 10-member panel formed last month out of a special session on pensions. Lawmakers adjourned without agreeing on a solution to the nearly $100 billion crisis...

Governor Pat Quinn has used his veto power to tweak the state's concealed carry measure. His changes limit the number of guns and bullets people can carry and ban guns from places where alcohol is served. Illinois faces a July 9th deadline for legalizing concealed carry. Lawmakers could still vote to override Quinn's changes.

Governor Pat Quinn says he's signed a new law to better protect elderly Illinois residents and adults with disabilities. Quinn signed the legislation yesterday to create an adult protective services unit within the State Department. The unit will be responsible for investigating cases of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly and adults with disabilities.