WEEK - News - Political http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political RSS Feed for WEEK - News - Political en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 01:13:34 GMT Medical marijuana bill heads to the Governor's desk http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Medical-marijuana-bill-heads-to-the-Governors-desk-207912361.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A bill legalizing medical marijuana passed in the Illinois Senate Friday afternoon. Portion of I-74 could soon be "Ray LaHood Highway" http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Portion-of-I-74-could-soon-be-Ray-LaHood-Highway-207588601.html PEORIA, Ill. – On Wednesday State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth introduced legislation to name a portion of Interstate 74 after U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Treasurer Rutherford talks ICASH and his political future http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Treasurer-Rutherford-talks-ICASH-and-his-polticial-future-207481711.html Rutherford joined Tom McIntyre and Ashley McNamee on set for News 25 Nightside with more on the ICASH program and a hint at his political future. Click on the video for more... Republican lawmakers look to strengthen Illinois' DUI laws http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Republican-lawmakers-look-to-strengthen-Illinois-DUI-laws-207481351.html Over the weekend, Limousine driver Richard Madison was charged with a misdemeanor DUI and reckless conduct after transporting two dozen Oswego East students to their prom. A Central Illinois state park isn't a "state" park anymore http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Wildlife-Prairie-Park-returns-to-private-hands-207047221.html HANNA CITY Ill -- Quinn signs bill for Wildlife Prairie Park. Gov. Quinn announces $15.3 million investment in Illinois parks http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Gov-Quinn-announces-153-million-investment-in-Illinois-parks-207046731.html PEORIA, Ill. – On Friday, Governor Pat Quinn announced a $15.3 million investment in local park projects across Illinois, including more than $200,000 to the Peoria Park District. LaHood expects to be in office for only about another month http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/LaHood-expects-to-be-in-office-for-only-about-another-month-206871681.html PEORIA, Ill. -- Outgoing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood is hoping to spend more time in Peoria in the coming months. Quinn requests federal assistance in 11 counties damaged by floods http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Quinn-requests-federal-assistance-in-11-counties-damaged-by-floods-206859431.html Illinois Senate Committee approves medical marijuana bill http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Illinois-Senate-Committee-approves-medical-marijuana-bill-206669261.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow Illinois residents with serious illnesses to use medical marijuana. Illinois Senate to consider approving marijuana for medical use http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/political/Illinois-Senate-to-consider-approving-marijuana-for-medical-use-206533701.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An Illinois Senate Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday on Medical Marijuana.