http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois RSS Feed for Fox Illinois - News - Illinois en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:21 GMT http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Lawmakers-Face-May-31-Deadline-For-Major-Bills-208487521.html With just a week and a half left in the spring session, could lawmakers be in Springfield past May 31, and would that cost taxpayers? http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/28-Tornadoes-Sweep-Across-Midwest-208319701.html At least two people are dead after multiple tornadoes tear through several Midwest states, and the terrifying weather isn't over yet. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Quinn-Illinois-Can-Make-History-208307471.html With both pension reform and same-sex marriage, Governor Pat Quinn is saying that Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Aldermen-Explore-Local-Concealed-Carry-Options-208305301.html Springfield aldermen are exploring what options they have if state lawmakers fail to take action on a concealed carry law. Illinois lawmakers have until June 9 to pass a concealed carry bill after a federal court ruled Illinois' ban unconstitutional. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Click-it-or-Ticket-208136001.html Officers are always on the lookout for seatbelt violations, but between now and Memorial Day Weekend they are laser-focused on them. Research shows seatbelt use begins to drastically decline when the sun goes down. That's why half of those increased patrols will be out during the evening hours. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/AFSCME-Contract-208137891.html The largest union in the state giving the final go-ahead on a 3-year contract. AFSCME announced that a second vote by union members is complete. The union and Gov/ Pat Quinn reached an agreement after 15 months of negotiations. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Senate-Approves-Medical-Marijuana-208131841.html Legalizing medical marijuana in Illinois is now up to the governor. Both the House and Senate have passed the measure, which would legalize marijuana for those suffering from certain medical conditions. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Tax-Credit-for-Illinois-Movies-207935351.html Illinois could see more movies being filmed in the state. An amendment to a bill would extend a tax credit for film productions shot in the state. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Other-Bills-Complicating-Budget-Making-Process-207729751.html Lawmakers believe they have about $35 billion to work with in the fiscal year 2014 budget. That sounds like a lot of money, but it has to cover everything paid for out of the general revenue fund. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/illinois/Audit-Shows-Illinois-Roads-Being-Cheated-207555541.html A recent audit of the last 10 years has shown that less than half of $25 Billion for road construction has gone elsewhere.