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Friday, November 09, 2012  Privately owned hospitals to get 10 million dollar annual tax break.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Teachers across Western Illinois protested proposed changes to their pension plans Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Would you pay for your child to ride the school bus everyday? That could become your only option if Illinois school districts decide to charge parents a bus fee due to an enormous slash in transportation funding.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There is speculation that Illinois governor Pat Quinn could be handing out pink slips and propose closing several state facilities to try and close a budget gap that state is facing this year. What's your take on possible layoffs?

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  White House talks continue, but Obama and Republicans appear trapped by inflexible rhetoric

Thursday, July 07, 2011  How much does it cost to shut down a government? In Minnesota, tens of millions - and growing

Sunday, May 15, 2011  The United States is due to hit the $14.29-trillion ceiling set by Congress on Monday, creating a cash crunch that puts the country's credit standing at risk as politicians battle over its long-term deficit.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Mental health providers suffer from disproportionate budget cuts.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  'Tis the season for cuts in education, and this year in Illinois, many districts are feeling the pinch, but not Camp Point Central.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  If you live in Illinois, your spendable income is about to get smaller. Democrats in the Illinois Legislature on Wednesday approved a 66 percent income-tax increase in a desperate and politically risky effort to end the state's crippling budget crisis.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims in Western Illinois are in Jeopardy.

Friday, February 26, 2010  Illinois is facing a deficit that could reach $13 billion this year and Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinoisans to see the details.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Illinois is facing a deficit that could reach $13 billion this year and Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinoisans to see the details.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  IL Governor Pat Quinn focuses on investments and accomplishments as he delivers his state of the state address in the midst of an election year.

Thursday, August 23, 2007  The Illinois governor's approval Thursday of a state budget put the state's check-writers on overtime and legislative leaders scratching their heads.