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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  LINK card users urged by Quinn to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmer's markets across the state.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Business magazine says that issues like hiring and firing and drug testing will have be addressed if bill becomes law.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Adams, Hancock and Pike Counties will receive $4.1 million from the state for road projects.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Fitch Ratings said Monday it would drop the Illinois rating from "A'' to "A-" based on lawmakers' failure to enact a solution to the state's public-employee pension crisis.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A local town in the Tri-States has been declared a federal disaster area.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Ban on driving and cell phone use facing one final hurdle.

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.