Illinois Residents Can Now Sue The State For More Damages

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  — People who are harmed or injured because of Illinois state government actions are now eligible for damage awards of as much as $2 million.

The House voted 71-36 Tuesday to override a veto on legislation raising the damage cap in the Illinois Court of Claims from $100,000.