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The Illinois Senate has OK'd a revised Medicaid funding plan for hospitals. The 53-3 vote Wednesday came just hours after House approval. The legislation…
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Senate Democrats blasted Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration for failing to appear to answer questions about a report showing a possible fix for a…
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Downstate Congressman John Shimkus will help negotiate the final version of the Republican tax reform bill. Shimkus, who represents much of east-central…
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A wide-ranging Great Lakes cleanup program would receive $300 million next year under a spending bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee.The…
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The House has approved a measure aimed at making it easier to claim life insurance benefits when a policyholder dies. The House voted 71-40 Wednesday to…
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The Illinois Capitol was briefly evacuated following a small furnace fire shortly before lawmakers were expected to gather for a veto session.Springfield…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a plan pushed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan aimed at protecting students who take out college loans.Madigan says…
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says Congress needs to act soon to shore up the federal online health insurance marketplaces.The Illinois Democrat says he…
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he's concerned that President Donald Trump may follow through with his threat to force a government shutdown if Congress…
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Illinois legislators have adjourned the third day of a special session without wading into a school funding fight. The House and Senate met briefly…