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A major teachers' union has chosen who it's backing in this year's elections. Public employee unions suffered a huge defeat last year, when their…
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For the first time - Illinois residents this year will be allowed to register to vote on the same day they cast their ballots. Governor Pat Quinn has…
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Illinois Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday to rally behind their candidates ahead of next year’s election. But they met among a backdrop of…
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The Illinois State Fair officially got underway Friday. IPR's Brian Mackey has more on what's happening at this year's fair: Based on the evidence Friday…
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There’s been some tension among the Great Lakes states over what to do about Asian carp spreading from the Mississippi River system to Lake Michigan. The…
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The Illinois Senate has approved a multi-faceted change to the state's election laws. The legislation is almost as notable for what it does NOT do, as for…
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Supporters of gambling expansion in Illinois are scrambling to negotiate the bill in Springfield. A plan to add five casinos in Illinois, including one in…
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The Illinois Senate Tuesday voted to override Governor Pat Quinn's veto of so-called smart grid legislation. As IPR'S Brian Mackey reports, it was yet…
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he thinks lawmakers in the next two weeks will break a stalemate over competing pension reform plans. The General…
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's latest tax returns give some insights beyond how much he paid in taxes. IPR’S Amanda Vinicky has more.It may be that…