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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Gov. Quinn's Illinois State of the State address focused on jobs, economic growth, education and tax relief for Illinois families and veterans.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Illinois continues its deadbeat status - with a backlog of $8.5 billion in unpaid bills.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that expands the state's earned-income tax credit.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Local Regional Office of Education budget eliminated

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Illinois Lieutenant Governor candidate Jason Plummer says the private sector can grow Illinois economy if the state changes its business climate.

Monday, August 30, 2010  A partner in a Belleville law firm who once served as a part-time Madison County prosecutor is now at work as the top federal prosecutor for southern Illinois.

Friday, July 16, 2010  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's office says the Senate has approved $6.27 million to spend on agriculture-related projects in Illinois.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Sarah Palin has been out raising money for Republicans around the country, and now she's headed to Illinois.