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With two weeks until Illinois’ inauguration day, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker is still filling key roles in his administration. He’s departing from tradition…
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In 2010, lawmakers changed the rules for how the state picks its second-in-command. No longer would voters separately nominate candidates for lieutenant…
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After months without meeting, the governor and legislative leaders gathered behind closed doors this week, with apparently no progress toward a budget…
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Illinois lawmakers have taken the first step toward eliminating the office of Lieutenant Governor. Estimates show the proposed constitutional amendment…
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A task force created by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying to figure out how to reduce the number of local governments in the state. That group Thursday…
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Former Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon has written a paper on what's often regarded as one of the least important offices in Illinois politics.…
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Sheila Simon will wrap up her term as Lieutenant Governor in just over a year. The Democrat and daughter of late U.S. Senator Paul Simon is taking on…
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This week’s House debate on same-sex marriage & Governor Quinn selects Paul Vallas as his running mate.
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Governor Pat Quinn has finally named his running mate. It's a once-notable Illinois politician who's been out-of-state for the past decade.It was widely…
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has selected former head of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas as his running mate. It was widely assumed that Quinn, like his…