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Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – On the eve of his retirement announcement in late 2016, longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain wrote letters to longtime colleagues,…
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Capitol News Illinois The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to…
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Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois education officials plan to launch a statewide initiative over the next several months aimed at boosting student performance in…
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Capitol News Illinois The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial…
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Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It had been a tumultuous winter and spring for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as he was forced to fire…
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Capitol News Illinois By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHAND Medill Illinois News Bureau for Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO –With global tensions and an intensely partisan presidential campaign…
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Capitol News Illinois by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. This story is part of an…
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Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Under the stained glass dome of the Capitol in Springfield, lobbyists often wander the building, popping into a quiet corner…
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Capitol News Illinois This year in Illinois, there are no statewide elections. There are no fights over a Supreme Court seat. There are no constitutional…
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Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – For decades, electric utility Commonwealth Edison renewed its contract with top Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain – in part because of…
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