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COVID-19 was both in the forefront and in the background during the abbreviated spring legislative session that Illinois lawmakers wrapped over the…
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Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending his “Stay-at-Home” order for another month in the face of lawsuits and complaints that he has exceeded his authority.…
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Note: The show was taped during the noon hour on Friday, while debate and negotiations at the Statehouse were still ongoing.On the final day of the…
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Two new proposals at the Illinois statehouse aim to hold lawmakers and other government officials accountable in cases of harassment or discrimination.One…
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Commentary: Expanded economic interest disclosures would lead to more accountabilityMaking resolutions for a new year is a popular tradition, and better…
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Sexual harassment at the Capitol, workers' rights and student loans — a look at recent action in the state legislature.An open letter alleging rampant…
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If there’s anything in Illinois with a lower approval rating than state government, one imagines it could be red-light cameras: those big-brother…
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Cities in Illinois want their financial ability to be a factor in labor contract negotiations. Union workers in public safety jobs can collectively…
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In politics, local government, like city wards, can be seen as the “minor leagues.” This is where candidates are scouted and get recruited to run for…
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Today, we begin a series of stories sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society. Tara McClellan McAndrew, history columnist for the State…