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More than half of Illinois’ largest cities have severely underfunded pension funds, according to a new report from libertarian-leaning group…
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Elmhurst resident Nicole Virgil got into home gardening after researching the industrial food process and watching documentaries like “Food Inc.”But after…
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Illinois has long held the record for the most units of local government in any state — 8,923 local taxing bodies to be exact, according to a recent…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner used his amendatory veto powers to rewrite a gun bill, simultaneously proposing more gun control than the original bill called for while…
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If there’s anything in Illinois with a lower approval rating than state government, one imagines it could be red-light cameras: those big-brother…
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The finishing touches are going on a plan to streamline local government costs.One of Gov. Bruce Rauner's controversial ideas, is to give local…
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Cash-strapped counties in Illinois are trying to call in old fines for offenses like speeding tickets. Some of their efforts have been criticized because…
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The lack of a state budget puts some local projects in jeopardy--including road work. Past Due host Jamey Dunn talked with Brad Cole executive director of…
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A new report from Moody's investors service says Illinois still faces "daunting pension challenges" despite a 2013 law intended to curb the state's…