Political

• Quinn to move forward with closure plans

  Govenor Quinn gets the 'go' on his closure plans

• Peoria Councilman Gary Sandberg to appeal 1st District ballot removal

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria City Councilman Gary Sandberg is appealing the decision of the Peoria Elections Commission that removed him from running in the First District.

• Firearm sales on the rise as legislators discuss gun laws

  National and state lawmakers are debating how to keep Americans safe while still protecting their constitutional rights. At the same time, gun sales and FOID card applications are on the rise.

• Moody's downward outlook on Illinois

  Illinois' pension issues lead to another downgrade rating

• Ethics Panel probing allegations against Rep. Schock

  According to the website "Politico", the House Ethic Committee is considering whether to launch a formal probe of Peoria Congressman Aaron Schock.

• Susan Rice withdraws

  United Nations ambassador Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be America's next Secretary of State.

• Illinois Senator in court on gun charges

  CHICAGO -- Illinois State Senator Donne Trotter, who was arrested for trying to carry a gun onto an airplane at O'Hare Airport, went to court Wednesday to try to get the charges dropped.

• Quinn renews call for Assault Weapon ban

  Governor Pat Quinn says he will leave it up to the Attorney General whether or not to appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals decision to lift the ban on concealed carry.

• Sandberg off the primary election ballot

  PEORIA, Ill -- Gary Sandberg's name has been removed from the Primary ballot for the First district Council seat.

• Supreme Court sides with Quinn on closures

  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Governor Pat Quinn can move forward with the closure of several prisons and juvenile detention facilities.

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