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The Illinois Capitol breathed a sigh of relief this summer when Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled legislature agreed on a state…
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With primary season underway, AARP Illinois is ramping up efforts to educate voters before they head to the polls next month. SummaryAARP spokesman Ryan…
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If you feel no one is listening to your concerns about the state budget impasse, you’ll have a chance to be heard Thursday night.An NPR Illinois forum,…
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Illinois workers get an added bonus once they retire: They don't have to pay taxes on pension or Social Security checks. It's one possible change the…
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State leaders aren't discussing how Illinois can bring in more tax money; not yet anyway. Given the state's growing deficit they'll get there one day. The…
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Thousands of senior citizens and persons with disabilities are waiting to learn if Illinois will change how it determines who qualifies for state aid and…
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Advocates for senior citizens and people with disabilities are assessing how action Friday by the Republican governor affects services they say they…
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Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he plans to raise eligibility levels for those senior citizens in Illinois’ Community Care program. Rauner says it’s…
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Illinois' declining manufacturing sector led to one candidate for congress calling for repeal of a controversial free trade deal. The North American Free…
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The debate over state retiree pensions has been a consistent backdrop for the Illinois gubernatorial election, bringing older voters to the forefront of…