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No justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has lost a retention election since the up-or-down system was put in place 50 years ago. Last fall, Justice Lloyd Karmeier came close.

When it comes to funding public schools, Illinois ranks near the bottom for equity. Legislation designed to change that stalled last session. Lawmakers are revising it to try again.

"We should do all that we can to prevent kids like Lanza from falling through the cracks," said Madigan(D). 

Former State Representative Naomi Jakobsson (D), from Urbana, talks about her time about her time in Springfield --- which covered the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich, same sex marriage … and years of mounting budget problems. 

Gov. Bruce Rauner calls a speech he gave Thursday at a University of Chicago business school a preview of policies he will lay out in next month's State of the State address.

Glasser said in a news release Thursday that the decision to retire was difficult, but believes Bradley needs "fresh eyes and new ideas'' after her eight years on the job.

The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a motion from state employees and retirees who sought more time to make arguments against the state’s pension reform law.

Illinois Freshman, Leron Black, finished with 15 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. Black: "My momma didn't raise no quitter." 

Champaign-based artist Ann Coddington Rast works in natural fibers and weaves a variety of materials into sculptures that she says represent her own experiences and beliefs.

Unions and others fighting to prevent Illinois' pension law from taking effect are asking the state Supreme Court to ease up on its accelerated timeline.