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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.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility is about to undergo a $13 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding.

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

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is expected to go back to work in Washington this week.

Sunday, August 05, 2012  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has released a second video message detailing his recovery after a January stroke, saying he's in contact with his office several times a day and has climbed 145 flights of stairs.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Illinois Senator Mark Kirk released from rehabilitation center.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly could increase the tax credits companies get for hiring a veteran from the Iraq and or Afghanistan war.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Randy Frese is visiting all 11 counties in the 47th District to make an official announcement of his candidacy.

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

Friday, December 03, 2010  Illinois Senator Dick Durbin says it's time to use drastic measures to reduce the national debt.

Friday, October 29, 2010  Republican candidates for Illinois Comptroller and Treasurer make a stop in Quincy.

Monday, January 05, 2009  Senate appointee Roland Burris travels to Washington Monday even as Democratic leaders continue to say he won't be seated.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  President-elect Barack Obama says he'll let the Illinois legislature decide whether a special election should be held to choose his successor.