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

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.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Talks continue at the local level on how to consolidate Illinois 44 Regional Offices of Education.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Senior care services in Illinois are holding onto what little money they've received from the state. It's caused concern for both employees and their clients who rely on them in their retirement years.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Illinois lawmakers approved a tight budget into the early hours Friday morning.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Illinois lawmakers shelve pension issue until summer.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Illinois legislators appear to be going down to the wire over the state budget for next year and some of those decisions could have far reaching impacts across the state.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  There was heated debate Tuesday in Springfield as lawmakers discussed a plan to cut government pensions and shift some retirement costs to schools.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Teachers across Western Illinois protested proposed changes to their pension plans Wednesday.

Friday, April 27, 2012  The Health Care Council of Illinois sponsored a rally event at the Sycamore Healthcare Centre in Quincy Friday.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Would you pay for your child to ride the school bus everyday? That could become your only option if Illinois school districts decide to charge parents a bus fee due to an enormous slash in transportation funding.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Illinois students who need grants to pay for their college education should not expect help from the state.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's recent budget proposal has mental health facilities worried about their future.

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.

Monday, February 20, 2012