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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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Thursday marked the first day of Illinois' general assembly.

Friday, January 04, 2013  If Illinois approves gay marriage, it would become the 10th state in the nation to do so.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Chicago parents scramble to find safe place for students as teacher strike rolls into 2nd day

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Ahhh summer. That season of vacations, swimming, backyard bar-b-ques. That time of year for ticks, mosquitoes and sunburn. Somewhere between those experiences of pleasure and pain lies the family reunion.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Macomb's Heritage Days celebration continued Saturday morning with its annual parade.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Legislation to eliminate the law's language that prohibits gay marriage is pending, but a vote isn't expected.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Romney reaffirms opposition to gay marriage, calls issue a 'very tender and sensitive topic'

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Quincy City Council approved an agreement with the Police Benevolent and Protective Association labor union.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Council finds a growing number of states move to weaken teacher tenure

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Ban on chewing tobacco at games and on camera.

Monday, August 22, 2011  The Quincy City Council voted unanimously to accept the new Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1108 contract for three years.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Obama speaking at gay fundraiser in NYC as state Legislature deliberates gay marriage

Monday, June 06, 2011  Despite suspicion, no evidence of favoritism in Obama administration's health care waivers