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

Friday, October 12, 2012  Republican State Representative John Cavaletto from Salem, Illinois says Community Resource Associates, the agency in charge of the transition, is hurting patients in their rush to close the facility.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  You may see some interesting service animals in Illinois.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has banned all media from state prisons.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Can one day solve Illinois pension problems?

Monday, June 04, 2012  There's money in the Illinois state budget to keep the Developmental Center in Jacksonville open, but it'll likely still close it's doors.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Illinois is currently one of 29 states in the country that allows students younger than 18 to drop out of school.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Illinois governor Pat Quinn says the Jacksonville Developmental Center will close and move residents into community care centers. The closure will be wrapped up by October 2012.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 10, Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would allow Chicago to monitor school-zone speeding with cameras.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  If you have a child who needs an EpiPen, school officials are now allowed to administer treatment.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at allowing the victims of sex trafficking to have their prostitution convictions vacated.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn stops in Quincy to sign three bills into legislation Wednesday.