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4:03 am
Mon April 23, 2012

Citizens' Caucus in DeKalb chooses Rohl to run in the 16th Congressional

A citizens’ convention has chosen a Democratic candidate to run for Congress in the 16th district. But that doesn’t necessarily mean their pick will face Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger this fall.

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3:04 am
Tue April 17, 2012

Illinois could take a 94-billion dollar hit under one plan to reform health care

Credit Susan Stephens / WNIJ
Congressman Aaron Schock speaks out against the Affordable Care Act during a stop in Rockford Friday, April 13th.

The debate over health care is picking up steam as we move closer to the fall election. A report by a health care advocacy group says over the next decade, Illinois could lose 94-billion dollars in federal funding for Medicaid, Medicare, and premium tax credits under the most recent Republican budget proposal.

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11:37 am
Wed March 21, 2012

Voter Turnout for Illinois Primary

 

Illinois election officials say it appears voter turnout was weak for Tuesday's primary. 

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