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Let's say you've got a student loan and you get laid off your job. Your loan servicer suggests something called "forebearance" — the chance to delay…
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Republicans and Democrats gathered in Springfield this week for their annual rallies tied to the Illinois State Fair. Gov. Bruce Rauner and the…
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One of the Democrats running for governor of Illinois is proposing a huge expansion in a government healthcare program.Under current law, Medicaid is for…
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On Sunday, House Speaker Michael Madigan issued three demands for budget negotiations, and one of them was for Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 — a…
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A federal judge says Illinois has to prioritize payments for Medicaid providers, but the state doesn't have enough revenue to meet its spending…
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Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says talk of impeaching President Donald Trump is premature.That's at odds with positions taken last week by at least three…
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Legislation passed out of the House Wednesday is meant to help close the gender wage gap in the state.After a House vote of 91-24, the Equal Pay Act…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner embarked on a political tour of Illinois — but he says it's not a campaign tour. (In fact, he's already confirmed he will seek…
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As public universities face fiscal emergencies and domestic violence shelters are closing, House Democrats approve what they call "lifeline spending."…
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It seems there more budget action in Illinois courts than in the Statehouse. After getting just one paycheck since last summer, state legislators are…