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The old-fashioned town meeting, where local citizens vote directly on the affairs of town government, may seem like a thing of the past. But they are an…
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An Illinois lawmaker is proposing a fee cut from the state's budget package, arguing there wasn't enough time to fully examine it as lawmakers quickly…
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The Illinois Senate has voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of legislation that prohibits local governments from establishing "right to work"…
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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, like police officers…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced proposals he says would help shrink Illinois government and its costs. The proposals include legislation allowing voters…
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The Illinois Senate has sent legislation to Gov. Bruce Rauner that frees up billions of dollars for local governments. The thrust of the bill is to…
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Elected leaders in 11 southern Illinois cities are rallying against proposed state budget cuts they say would "devastate" local governments.Gov. Bruce…