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By the end of this month, Illinois legislators are supposed to be finished with their work. That includes passing a new budget. And lawmakers are…
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During his inauguration speech, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced a new mission -- figuring out what Illinois can do to prevent violence,...
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Illinois lawmakers approved cuts to state employee pensions Tuesday. The move comes after years of stalemate over how to address the worst-funded pension…
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The committee in charge of finding a pension solution for Illinois is scheduled to meet again Monday. The 10-member committee formed last month out of a…
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Environmentalists and business groups have reached an agreement that paves the way for "fracking" in Illinois. Illinois Public Radio’s Brian Mackey…
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Members of Illinois' 98th General Assembly were sworn in today in Springfield. There are a number of new faces -- but the four at the top remain the same.…
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Lobbying efforts are intensifying with a vote on legalizing same sex marriage looming next month at the Illinois Capitol. The rhetoric is coming from both…
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Illinois smokers could soon see a huge increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes. The Illinois House today approved a plan to more than double the tax…
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O’Hare cargo deal to create thousands of jobsWill legislature adjourn on time?Student loan rate hike hits Illinois hardPolice mark one year in search for…
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Three bills stand out among those receiving attention Wednesday in the Illinois Legislature. One has to do with health-insurance costs for state retirees.…