On Thursday, the state Supreme Court heard a case that hinges on whether a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit can be decided using the law as it was written when the suit was filed or if a new version of the law holds more authority.
March 16, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ chief payment officer announced a transparency measure aimed at eliminating the long-standing practice of governors allocating employee salaries from the budgets of other state agencies.
March 12, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — Legislation aimed at changing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois has been percolating for about four years.
March 9, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — Republican gubernatorial challenger Jeanne Ives called for a vote on a proposed measure guaranteeing rights to people making claims of sexual harassment.
March 7, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — First, there was the web. Then, social media. Now, the cutting-edge technology that powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin could be at the heart of a third wave of digital innovation.
February 28, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — A Rockford lawmaker wants to remove an extra obstacle seniors face when renewing their driver’s licenses.
February 22, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — In the lead-up to new budget debates, a pair of proposed state constitution amendments would tie state government spending to measured revenue growth.
February 20, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — Nearly three years after the state’s top court ruled sweeping state pension changes unconstitutional, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is digging in on the need to try again.
February 14, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — On the heels of a deadly bacterial outbreak at a state veterans’ home, a pair of bills introduced in the Illinois Senate would open up Court of Claims cases to larger awards.
February 13, 2018
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SPRINGFIELD — A conservative legal group is bringing its fight against a law allowing tax dollars to be used on abortions to the state appellate court.
February 6, 2018
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