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Riddled with complaints and ethical violations, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services wants more money to address what the director…
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Despite overwhelming support from voters at last fall’s general election, an increase in the minimum wage appears to be dead in the spring session of the…
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Illinois already has so-called 'sin taxes' on alcohol, tobacco and gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to add sugary drinks to that list. The proposal…
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An Illinois lawmaker wants to tax soft drinks as part of an effort to promote healthy living. The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises Newspapers reports…