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A revamped statewide minimum wage hike is in the works, following Chicago's passage of one for the city. As the legislative session nears its end,…
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Illinois residents could have a harder time accessing government information under new legislation before the General Assembly. The plan, SB2799, makes it…
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Host Jamey Dunn and guests Kent Redfield (UIS) and Mike Lawrence (Statehouse Observer) discuss the issues surrounding the first week of veto…
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The sponsor of a minimum wage hike says she'll push to get it passed during the legislature's veto session, which began today, Tues. Nov. 19.Sen. Kim…
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A look ahead at the upcoming Veto Session, the aftermath of the results in the Governor's race, and the race for Treasurer is still too close to call.
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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is reviving his end-of-session effort to make the Springfield-based Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum…
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Even though the race for Illinois governor is over, Gov. Pat Quinn and Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner continue to be at odds, this time over the minimum…
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Gone are the days of standing outside, in the rain, hoping a taxi will pass by. Ridesharing services allow anyone with a smart-phone to download an app…
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Rideshare services have scored a win against Chicago's taxi industry in a battle that began in the legislature and moved on to the race for Illinois…
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Another legislative session has gone by without a solution in place to bring down the amount Illinois owes the state's retirement systems. Given the…