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Veto Session
4:39 am
Thu November 29, 2012

Former Lawmakers Confirmed for New State Jobs

The Illinois Senate on Wednesday confirmed two former state representatives who have been accused of being rewarded with state jobs for flip-flopping on issues. Both men campaigned against a tax hike ... only to vote in favor of it after losing election.

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Government
4:51 am
Thu October 18, 2012

Advocates Fight to Keep Developmental Center Open

Credit city-data

A state board that authorizes the closure of medical facilities has been urged to reject Governor Pat Quinn's plan to close Jacksonville Developmental Center. Quinn says smaller, community-based homes are better for the institution's developmentally disabled residents. But some parents say those group homes are not up to the job -- and there aren't enough of them in the area to accommodate all the patients at Jacksonville.

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