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Illinois governor signs bill allowing state regulation of firearms dealers

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Firearms dealers in Illinois must now show they are licensed with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and purchase a five-year state permit.

Illinois investigation finds 500 more Catholic clergy abuse cases

By Associated Press

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's findings come amid a renewed national outcry over allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests.

WATCH: Biggest threat to democracy isn't Trump but 'indifference,' Obama says

By Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama has urged an audience of college students to not just vote in the midterm elections, but to lead the fight against President Donald Trump and his allies.

Illinois pension buyouts may not bring savings budget claims

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Illinois' new state budget relies on more than $400 million in savings from a new pension buyout plan that finance experts caution is highly speculative.

Illinois' governor wants to bring back the death penalty. Does his proposal have a chance?

By Ryan Connelly Holmes

The proposal has reignited debate over the death penalty in a state that abolished it seven years ago, and at a time when President Donald Trump has repeatedly echoed his support for the death penalty, particularly for those who kill…

Illinois primary puts focus on security of state voter rolls

By Christina A. Cassidy, Sarah Zimmerman, Associated Press

Two years ago, Illinois was the lone state known to have its state election system breached in a hacking effort that ultimately targeted 21 states.

Holocaust denier, white supremacist likely to be GOP nominee for Congress in Illinois

By Associated Press

An outspoken Holocaust denier is likely to appear on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for a Chicago-area congressional district.

Gun violence focus of Kennedy's Illinois governor campaign

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, son of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Now, he's running for Illinois governor.

Former Illinois Rep. John Anderson, who ran for president in 1980, dies at 95

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Former longtime Illinois Congressman John Anderson, who ran for president as an independent in 1980, has died at age 95.

Illinois' GOP governor faces challenge from right in 2018

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has so infuriated some far-right members of his Republican party with his actions on abortion, immigration and other issues that he's now facing a primary challenge as he seeks a second term.