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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two Illinois Regional Offices of Education covering four counties will merge in the upcoming year.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If his proposal is passed, districts such as Mendon Unity could see a cut in state aid by as much as $200 thousand dollars.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Many opinions being voiced on the proposal to raise the minimum wage in Illinois.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn called on lawmakers to raise the state's minimum wage, allow online voter registration and ban assault weapons.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Proponents say it helps give victims a voice and prevent future incidents of sexual assault and abuse.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Response to Governor Quinn's pension website quick on social media sites.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Illinois govenor presented award for efforts to prevent concealed carry in the state.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Governors in Illinois and Iowa still working out details of new healthcare exchanges.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Cut off of water flow on Mississippi River could spell big problems for barge traffic.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Illinois governor says pension reform still needed despite Tuesday vote.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Emergency officials from Illinois lend a helping hand to New York, City.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Pleas of parents and other won't save the JDC.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Daughter of Quincy resident caught in turmoil created by states closure of Jacksonville facility for the mentally disabled.