Impeachment Inquiry Catch-Up: A Vote By House Democrats Makes It Official
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‘Moderate Growth Path’ For State Economy As Flash Index Drops In October
The Flash Index to the Illinois economy took a slight dip in October, dropping to 105.3, from its September reading of 105.5. Any reading above 100 from the Flash Index means economic growth, and by that standard, the state’s economy has been growing since 2012.
Illinois Lawmaker Charged With Bribery Resigns
State Representative Luis Arroyo has resigned, one week after his arrest on federal bribery charges.
Shimkus Now Reconsidering Retirement, Might Run For Another Term In Congress
Two months after announcing that he would not seek another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus said Thursday that he will be taking the weekend to reconsider it.
Planned Parenthood Administrator Recalls Stepped-Up State Inspections As Hearing Ends
The top administrator at Missouri’s sole abortion provider testified during the last day of a hearing that state officials had become increasingly combative in relations with the clinic during the past year.