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Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  The Illinois House voted Wednesday to eliminate a premium-free insurance perk for retired state workers, including university employees, judges and lawmakers.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Illinois' local governments, parks, prisons and police officers are going to have to fight over the leftovers of Gov. Pat Quinn's budget proposal.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for December 27, we're talking about how Illinois' reputation for political corruption and government mismanagement could have cost the state billions of dollars and an income tax increase.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Illinois lawmakers have taken the first steps toward restoring salaries for the state's regional superintendents, cut by Governor Pat Quinn earlier this year.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Hundreds of tea party activists vented their anger at government and voiced support for conservative causes at a Statehouse rally.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  The museum is located in the Statehouse in Jefferson City.

Monday, April 13, 2009  About 300 people endured rain and wind outside the Statehouse to show their opposition to gay marriage.

Thursday, August 23, 2007  Officials say power to the Statehouse and the nearby Wallace Building has been shut down while workers search for the source of a power problem.