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Friday, May 03, 2013  Medicaid funding cuts in Illinois have caused some cuts in services to nursing home residents.

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

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.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Illinois has a reputation for an intersection of politics and crime.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Time is running out to get a vote in before the end of the current General Assembly.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The gun control debate is picking up steam in Illinois and the issue is expected to get plenty of attention when legislators go back to Springfield in January.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Jacksonville area residents will soon have a new representative.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Pending legislation in Illinois could require high school students to have four years of math before they graduate.

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.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The performance-based evaluations will take effect in the Quincy School District in March. Staying in the classroom will then depend on the teacher's performance, not how long her or she has taught there.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Senator Gene Fraise plans life after the State Senate.

Friday, June 24, 2011  The Iowa State Legislature is trying to agree on a budget before the June 30 fiscal year deadline.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Wednesday night, the Quincy School Board voted to raise the fee from $50 to $250.

Monday, May 09, 2011  City leaders from Illinois area cities are expected to meet with lawmakers Monday to voice their concerns about the potential budget reductions.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Word from the state is that Governor Pat Quinn may keep a portion of tax money due to cities across the state to make up for the state's budget woes.