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After passing their respective tax overhaul bills, the U.S. House and Senate are trying to reconcile the differences in their legislation. While they do…
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Is Illinois still a “blue” state?Will Mike Madigan work with a Republican governor?Those were among the “insightful” questions being posed by national…
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Venture capitalist Bruce Rauner is drumming up his campaign for governor with a second campaign. Rauner, a Republican, is trying to get a question on the…
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The Republican tsunami that swept the nation last month was little more than a gentle comber when it reached Illinois. Indeed, one might argue the GOP…
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As Election Year 2010 dawns over Illinois, who can blame Republicans for being enthusiastic — maybe even salivating — over their prospects in…
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Democrats who control state government have left the state budget in disarray. They’ve failed to come together on a major public works plan that would put…
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A blank space presents the perfect opportunity and the ultimate uncertainty. With no blueprint, any structure is possible. On the other hand, no plan…
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Making a campaign stop in Bloom-ington the Sunday before last month's general election, Republican Judy Baar Topinka suggested her Democratic opponent,…
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With the filing date for next year’s elections just a few weeks away, perhaps it’s no surprise that political operatives already have begun sniping at…