State To Divert “Fair-Share” Fees From Unions
A Rauner administration memo obtained by the AP instructs state agencies to begin diverting "fair share" fees from nonunion members' paychecks away from unions.
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University Presidents Plead Case Before Senate Committee
A week after a House committee heard testimony from university presidents on Gov. Rauner's proposed cuts, state senators heard from administrators, including U of I President Bob Easter.
Wage Proposal Passes Illinois House Committee
Raising the wage has been a hot topic for years. Illinois voters overwhelmingly supported the idea at last November's election.
Darin LaHood Running For Schock’s Seat; Barickman & Bill Brady Decline
The son of Ray LaHood, Schock's predecessor in the 18th District U.S. House seat, says he'll campaign on his state Senate record, including ethics reform.