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Gov. Bruce Rauner has called 10 special sessions on the budget for the final days of the month. For the first time, he's publicly endorsed a specific set…
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The Illinois criminal justice system has become increasingly reliant on fees. People convicted of crimes have become money makers for state and local…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner struck an upbeat tone in his third State of the State address Wednesday.He also tried to project an image of someone willing to…
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Who should pay for the Illinois courts?Illinois’ judicial system is increasingly being funded by the men and women who find themselves in court. For both…
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It’s been 10 months since the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the state’s last attempt at a pension overhaul. Legislators have yet to decide what to do…
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Illinois is in uncharted territory. It'll soon hit its sixth month without a budget. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrats who dominate the…
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There is a lot of repetition going on at the state capitol these days. And it has a political purpose. By now, most people probably have a sense that…
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Supporters of the Illinois State Museum told state legislators Monday a slew of reasons why it should remain open, but it doesn't appear like anyone who…
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In episode 5 of the State of the State podcast, we look at moral luck. In the context of the law, moral luck is the notion that chance outcomes can play a…
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The Illinois House held its first hearing on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to address the state’s unfunded pension liability. Under the governor's plan,…