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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

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, May 10, 2011  Illinois legislative plan could add tax to soda to pay for obesity prevention.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  New Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk still hasn't decided whether he's for or against repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn says he will wait until next year to sign civil union legislation giving gay couples many of the same legal rights as heterosexual married people.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republican Mark Kirk on Tuesday captured the Senate seat once held by the president, dealing an embarrassing blow to Democrats

Monday, April 19, 2010  Chicago police spokeswoman Antoinette Ursitti says Garritt M. Cullerton of Chicago was pulled over after midnight Sunday.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Democrats plan a hearing Wednesday on budget ideas they say are backed by Republican candidate for governor Bill Brady.

Friday, February 26, 2010  The governor's budget office has estimated the state will be left with an $11.5 billion budget hole next year even after $2 billion in cuts.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  Cullerton on Monday said he doubted Brady's suggestion that he could fix the state's finances without an income tax increase.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Open-government advocates questioned access to the meeting.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Ill. Republicans say stars aligned for victory as Democrats contend with Blagojevich, deficit

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  It's just two days before Christmas, but some people are already looking toward election day.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  The recall plan passed in the state senate.