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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Grant money will teach people how to navigate online healthcare marketplace.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two Illinois Regional Offices of Education covering four counties will merge in the upcoming year.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If his proposal is passed, districts such as Mendon Unity could see a cut in state aid by as much as $200 thousand dollars.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's submitting the "most difficult" budget he's ever had to since he took office.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Many opinions being voiced on the proposal to raise the minimum wage in Illinois.

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  Proponents say it helps give victims a voice and prevent future incidents of sexual assault and abuse.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria says he hopes other GOP hopefuls will step aside for his campaign.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Gov. Quinn has said he looks forward to signing the legislation that will allow approximately 250,000 illegal immigrants of driving age in Illinois to get driver's licenses.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A proposal that could make Illinois the next state to allow illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses has passed out of a House committee.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Response to Governor Quinn's pension website quick on social media sites.