Democrats flee to Illinois, block labor bill

East Allen Times:

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Democrats who fled to Illinois like their counterparts in the Wisconsin Senate say they'll continue their boycott until Republicans assure them they won't debate public education and anti-union measures the Democrats oppose.

The House Democrats won a small victory on Tuesday when their absence at least temporarily blocked a GOP-backed labor bill. Republicans, who control the House, planned to try again Wednesday morning to resume business.....