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Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll meet with legislative leaders to negotiate a budget deal, and he's willing to include money he vetoed for Chicago Public…
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The 69th District covers an area of far northern Illinois and includes the communities of Belvidere, Caledonia, Capron, Cherry Valley, Loves Park,…
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The 68th district includes portions of Rockford, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Loves Park, and Cherry Valley. This election features a political newcomer…
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The Illinois House and Senate approved $700 million to partially finance various human service programs that have gone without state funding since last…
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The Illinois House passed legislation today requiring health insurance plans to cover birth control.Democratic Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook says this…
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The Illinois Senate today moved swiftly to approve a spending plan the House passed yesterday.It authorizes spending nearly 4 billion dollars on higher…
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For the first time in three weeks, state representatives will convene Thursday in Springfield.Not much has changed in those three weeks. There's still no…
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State legislators are done with their work until Republican Bruce Rauner becomes governor next month. Members of the House finished their work Wednesday,…
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Rockford has a new state representative. Litesa Wallace was chosen from five finalists today to replace retired 67th District Democrat Chuck Jefferson.…
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State Representative Chuck Jefferson surprised constituents and political watchers alike by quietly submitting his resignation. The Rockford Democrat has…