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Even before the November election, the makeup of Illinois legislature is changing.Late last month a Republican State Representative suddenly resigned. Ron…
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A rising star in the Illinois G-O-P is stepping down to become a lobbyist.Since he was elected in 2006, Senator Matt Murphy of Palatine has been an…
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Parts of Illinois Democrats' $36 billion budget have now been approved by the General Assembly. But that doesn't mean they're going to the governor - at…
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Organization and business leaders say they were stunned by a Good Friday notice indicating state funding for some programs would be immediately…
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This is Past Due, a look at big picture budget issues facing Illinois. Lawmakers have returned from their spring break, and one topic is on everyone’s…
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Pensions' big day before the Illinois Supreme Court has been set for next month, on March 11. I was honored to be on a panel recently (before Gov. Bruce…
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A Republican lawmaker wants Gov. Pat Quinn to testify before a legislative commission over a scandal-plagued anti-violence program. State Sen. Matt Murphy…
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The General Assembly finished its legislative session shortly after midnight Saturday, approving a billion-dollar road construction program.Democrats…
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The Illinois Senate has passed a plan to overhaul the way schools are funded. But the proposal has a long way to go before becoming law.After months of…
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Downstate schools would be the primary winners under a proposed school funding overhaul before the General Assembly. A report from Illinois' board of…