Illinois gov defends state handling of lottery bid
(AP:CHICAGO) Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his administration over criticism that its selection of a private company to manage the state's $2 billion lottery has been too secretive.
Illinois gov defends state handling of lottery bidIllinois lottery bidder outlines some of plan
(AP:CHICAGO) A private company bidding to manage Illinois' lottery says it would lessen the games' reliance on low-income residents and award 20 percent of contracts to firms owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
Illinois lottery bidder outlines some of planTwo Chicago, IL men charged for shooting two police officers
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS : Two Chicago, Illinois men were charged for shooting and wounding two Chicago police officers, officials said.
Two Chicago, IL men charged for shooting two police officersEmbattled Illinois prisons chief resigns
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois' prison chief, who became a political liability to Gov. Pat Quinn during an election year because of a secret prisoner release program he oversaw, is stepping down, the governor said Thursday.
Embattled Illinois prisons chief resigns