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Many public Illinois colleges and universities are hard-hit by the budget stalemate. The state isn’t mandated to fund higher education the way it must pay…
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Low-income, working parents are once again fighting for help from the state for childcare.Since July, Illinois drastically reduced who's eligible for the…
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A group of downstate political leaders is urging Governor Bruce Rauner to backtrack on proposed cuts to Amtrak.Members of the Midwest High Speed Rail…
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It's the deadline day in Illinois. If a meeting yesterday between Governor Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders is any indication, they're most likely not…
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner received a mixed reception Monday during a southern Illinois stop meant to build public support for his legislative…
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Governor Bruce Rauner met with members of his cabinet Wednesday. Rauner says the heads of state agencies should prepare for the “very real possibility”…
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Republican Governor Bruce Rauner says he plans to raise eligibility levels for senior citizens in Illinois’s Community Care program. He says it’s…
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Illinois leaders have another month to settle on a new budget plan. But, given their failure to reach a deal by Sunday's initial deadline, Gov. Bruce…
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Illinois lawmakers are urging an increase in safety programs for rail operators. That’s despite the threat of state funding cuts to railroads.A bipartisan…
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The Illinois House approved major portions of a new state budget, despite Republican opposition.The Democrats’ budget includes funding many programs Gov.…