By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Once again, downstate Illinois lawmakers in both parties have sent to the House legislation that would allow people to carry a pistol. And, once again, the effort probably will end with another misfire.

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  By Stephanie Fryer and Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD  —  A new study lists Illinois as the third most corrupt area in the nation, andChicago as the most corrupt city, and experts in the state say Illinois has earned those titles.

By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is once again fighting off charges from critics that he is rewarding a supporter of last year’s income tax increase with a cushy state government job.

  By Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — April Stanley thought her days of enjoying an occasional visit to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trails were over — at least until next summer.