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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  Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria says he hopes other GOP hopefuls will step aside for his campaign.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Brooke Hasch spoke to a local member of the church and a representative of the gay rights community.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Senate prepared to come back on Tuesday if needed.

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.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Illinois voters want legislature to approve conceal and carry legislation.

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

Monday, February 20, 2012  Illinois schools could take a hit in the coming year if Governor Pat Quinn decides to shift who pays for teacher pensions. As a cost cutting measure, Quinn wants to shift the billion dollar cost of teacher pensions from the state to the local school districts.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Gov. Pat Quinn has signed into law a bill that reallocates money in the budget to avoid closing seven state facilities and 1,900 layoffs.

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  A new law in Illinois now requires student athletes to be cleared by a medical professional before returning to play after the student has possible suffered a concussion.

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.

Monday, July 11, 2011  The elimination of writing sections from the PSAE means erasing the last Illinois writing exam. This comes after the state eliminated the writing section of the ISAT from elementary and middle schools last year.