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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is defending his handling of harassment and assault complaints against former state Rep. Jack Franks.Madigan says…
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Illinois' unprecedented budget impasse has ended … for now, and just in the nick of time. The governor signed, and legislators passed, a partial budget…
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An outspoken Democratic state representative says he's running for McHenry County board chairman instead of seeking re-election.State Rep. Jack Franks…
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An Illinois citizens group on Friday moved a step forward in its aim to change the way the state draws legislative boundaries. The constitutional…
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After a dearth of redistricting opportunities, there's a chance Illinois voters could be faced with several options in the November election.After…
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The Illinois legislature is regional mélange, comprised of legislators from the nation's third largest city, as well as lawmakers who represent rural…
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A key vote in the standoff between Gov. Bruce Rauner and labor is expected in the Illinois House this week, as early as Wednesday.Rauner has been trying…
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As Illinois' $36-billion budget remains in limbo, the state's top political leaders have been focusing on a much smaller number: roughly $250,000 in…
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There's no clear path forward on a long-term budget solution for Illinois, and temporary solutions are murky too. As the stalemate in Springfield…
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Illinois is officially without a state budget -- the deadline to pass one came and went any movement toward a compromise. Lawmakers are poised to vote on…