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Associate Judge Richard Klaus Fired By Peers On The Bench
To be retained, nine of the 14 judges in the six-county circuit would have had to vote for Klaus.
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Nine Illini Baseball Players Taken In MLB Draft
The 2015 Illinois baseball team (50-10-1) set more records during its season than any other in program history. But even after its season concluded Monday against Vanderbilt at the NCAA Champaign Super Regional, the achievements kept rolling in.
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Political Games Cause Real Budget Crisis, State Officials Warn
July 1 begins Illinois' new fiscal year -- a new year that needs a new budget to dictate how the state's money should be spent. But with just 20 days left to go before that deadline, Illinois has no spending plan for next year...and state officials are warning of dire consequences.
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Rauner Sticks To ‘Turnaround Agenda’ Despite Facing Government Shutdown
At a stop Wednesday in Decatur, Gov. Bruce Rauner indicated he'd let the state go without a budget if Democratic leaders don't bend to his wishes ... and he’ll blame it on the Democrats too
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Munger: Without Budget, State Payments To Stop
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says she will have to stop nearly all state payments if a budget impasse remains unresolved by the end of this month. A new fiscal year begins July 1.
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Being Transgender In Illinois
Never before has there been as much attention paid to what it means to be transgender. Illinois offers more protections from discrimination and harrassment than most states, but some are still pushing to ensure a good quality of life for people whose gender identity does not match their anatomy.
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No Sign Of Thaw On Property Tax Freeze Divide, As Governor’s Rhetoric Against Madigan Heats Up
Both measures failed; only one Republican voted for each of the property tax measures while dozens of Democrats did. Republicans say it was a fake attempt, but Democrats say the plans mirror Rauner's proposal.
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Former House Speaker Hastert Pleads Not Guilty
During his first court appearance since he was indicted last month, Hastert's defense attorney entered the pleas on Hastert's behalf. He also waived the reading of the indictment.
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Election Schock: Special Election Triggers Early Onset Of New Law
Anyone who forgot to register to vote beforehand will be able to do it that day. That's thanks to a law that was intended to be in place for the first time for next year's elections. McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael and others had asked legislators to delay the law until then. It never happened.
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Illini Fall Short In Drive For Omaha; Pitcher Jay Taken 6th In Draft
The Illinois baseball season ended Monday after falling to 4-2 to Vanderbilt in the NCAA Super Regional at Illinois Field. It was a day of mixed emotions for losing pitcher Tyler Jay, who later learned he'd been drafted by the Minnesota Twins.