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Illinois’ crisis centers for sexual violence survivors are starting to feel the effects of the partial government shutdown—now in its fourth week. Funding for services will soon stop coming in. 

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The Housing Authority of Champaign County is concerned the shutdown could impact funding of their affordable housing programs, and force them to dip into funding reserves they're unsure they’ll get back.

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The Illinois Supreme Court is considering whether sending a teenager to prison for 50 years is effectively a life sentence.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker spent his first full day in office taking steps aimed at setting himself apart from his predecessor.

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Before leaving office, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner granted a pardon to a man wrongly convicted of attempted murder. What makes this clemency unique is that man, Grover Thompson, is now deceased.

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Barr would be the permanent replacement for Jeff Sessions.

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It was a good day to be a Democrat in Illinois, as Governor J.B. Pritzker was sworn in on Monday along with a diverse group of statewide office holders.

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Maybe you’ve noticed wind farms --- groupings of large wind turbines --- when driving through parts of rural Illinois. In time, the state’s countryside will also be home to solar farms. These groupings of solar panels will cover dozens, even hundreds of acres.

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In a recent interview, Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said any conversation about criminal justice reform in Illinois must include the concerns of those living outside of the Chicago area.

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Statehouse editor Brian Mackey sat down with J.B. Pritzker over the weekend for a conversation focused on his policy agenda, the problems facing Illinois, and ethics in government.