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Paralyzed by scandal, yet one of the most active Illinois governors in recent memory. A political version of Donald Trump in his love of the deal, yet…
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How often does Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan chuck his suit, tie and precise lawyerly prose, don a loud, canary-yellow polo shirt, and get plain…
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There are seven major bids on the Executive Mansion this election seasonThis month, Illinois Issues provides informationon the race for governor.In the…
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Hector Lamas can buy a pair of shoes without using his entire paycheck, a small but sure step toward achieving the American Dream. To take that step, he…
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Legislative checklistLawmakers and Gov. George Ryan agreed on a $53 billion state spending plan for the 2002 budget year that begins July 1. They put $460…
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Fiscal Studies: One out of three IL districts will either lose money or see no net gain in state aidSomething historic happened in Decatur last February. For the first time in more than 40 years, voters approved a tax increase for the city's…
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Pharmacist Mike Schaltenbrand finds himself in need of a prescription. He needs something - and soon - to soothe his ailing bottom line. The owner of two…
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Picture Republican Senate President James "Pate" Philip and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan setting aside their partisan rivalry in the…