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Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation intended to prevent wrongful convictions.

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A behavioral health organization that provides services in Decatur and Clinton was recently awarded $2 million to improve mental health services for children.

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois is speaking out against proposed changes to the only federal program that provides funding for birth control. Those changes include a so-called "gag rule" that could affect thousands of Illinois residents.

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A conservative political group is suing to overturn the Illinois campaign law restricting so-called independent expenditure committees.

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Rep. John Shimkus’ 15th Congressional District includes steelworkers near Granite City, whose jobs were restored shortly after President Trump imposed tariffs, and soybean farmers whose prices took a hit after China retaliated with their own tariffs. Shimkus said his top priority throughout the Farm Bill negotiations will be the agricultural safety net that will offer protections to farmers concerned about a looming trade war.

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News of two shooting incidents that occurred over the weekend in Urbana come at a time when local leaders and community members are grappling with what to do about an uptick in violence across the Champaign-Urbana area.

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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday officially recognizing the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology as a state agency.

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Starting September 7, Vermilion County Board Chairman Michael Marron will take over for Chad Hays in the Illinois House.

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Ever wonder what happens to campaign swag after election day? Some of it is thrown away, but a lot finds a home with collectors of political memorabilia.

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A series of state laws meant to reduce the number of kids getting kicked out of school appears to have worked. That’s the good news. But the bad news is: Those same laws also seem to have magnified racial disparities in school discipline.