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Illinois General Assembly Works To Resolve Budget Impasse
Monday, May 30, 2016
Fallout continues from the standoff between the Republican governor and Democrats — focused heavily on the future of unions. And Tuesday is a key deadline to see if a resolution can be reached.
Political Wills Battle Contributes To Budget Impasse In Illinois
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
Illinois is entering its fourth month without a budget. While there's a fight over ideology, it has also become a battle of wills — pitting the Republican governor against the state House speaker.
In The Upper Midwest, Summertime Means Fish Boils
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Scandinavian immigrants developed an ingenious way to feed large groups of people on the cheap: fish boils. More than 100 years later, the tradition — and the spectacle — lives on.
As Budget Deadline Approaches, Illinois Faces A Government Shutdown
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
The budget expires on Tuesday and there's no sign of agreement on a new one. It's the first time in a dozen years that the solidly Democratic legislature has had to deal with a Republican governor.
Illinois Governor's Race May Turn Blue State Red
Monday, September 29, 2014
In Illinois, the race for governor is one of the hottest in the nation. A GOP businessman takes on the Democratic incumbent, whose unpopularity may turn the traditionally blue state red.
Flood Plan Leaves Clarksville, Mo., Residents On Their Own
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The city council voted not to pay to build flood walls this year. With the Mississippi River expected to crest on Thursday, residents are hoping the walls they've built themselves will hold.
Unions Mobilize To Fight Political Novice In Illinois' GOP Primary
Monday, March 17, 2014
Republicans hope to take the governor's mansion in Democratic Illinois. If Bruce Rauner wins the GOP nomination as predicted Tuesday, he'll take on incumbent Pat Quinn, who has lost popularity.
Illinois Senate impeaches Blagojevich
Friday, January 30, 2009
In a 59-0 vote, the Illinois State Senate ousted Governor Rod Blagojevich yesterday and barred him from holding public office in the state again. Though the former governor showed up ...
Blagojevich tapes played at impeachment trial
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Yesterday was the second day of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment trial, and state legislators got a special treat. The FBI released some snippets of the Governor’s tape...
Blagojevich impeachment trial gets underway
Monday, January 26, 2009
Things aren’t looking good for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, whose impeachment trial starts today. His lawyer, high profile defense attorney Ed Genson, has stepped down. And a fe...
Only in Illinois: Blagojevich swears in State Senate
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
There’s never a dull moment in Illinois State Politics. Today, Governor Rod Blagojevich will preside over the swearing in of the very same state senators that will later this month de...
Impeachment of Blagojevich may be at hand
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Former Illinois Attorney General and U.S. Senate appointee Roland Burris certainly is accumulating a lot of frequent flyer miles these days. After heading to Washington only to be tur...
Illinois, meet your new Senator (maybe)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Yesterday embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich defied expectations and appointed a respected senior statesman in Illinois politics to fill the Senate seat of President-elect Ba...
Blagojevich impeachment hearings off to a bad start
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Illinois state legislators began impeachment hearings against embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday, but the proceedings were stopped after just one hour. It seems that Prosec...
How do you solve a problem like Blagojevich?
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Illinois General Assembly meets today to consider how best to remove Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich and how to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. A...
Illinois pols in the hot seat
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Illinois lawmakers have the power to impeach Governor Blagojevich, call a special election, and more. What will they do next?
"He said he's not going to resign, but he would be t...