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Governor Bruce Rauner before Wednesday's State of the State address. — (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

February 06, 2015

Rauner: “We Can Pass Eight Bills” To Change State Government

Governor Bruce Rauner came to Decatur Friday to promote what he calls a "comprehensive" plan to improve Illinois' business climate.

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Brian J. Gaines is a professor at the University of Illinois, with appointments in the Department of Political Science and the Institute of Government and Public Affairs. — (Photo: Institute for Government and Political Affairs)

February 06, 2015

Looking Ahead After Governor Bruce Rauner’s State Of The State Address

The proposals in Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday ranged from right to work zones to more education funding.

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image of chicken parts — Photo illustration by Darrell Hoemann

February 06, 2015

USDA Targets Salmonella In Chicken Wings And Other Poultry Parts

Chicken wings and ground turkey may become safer if the U.S. Department of Agriculture passes new standards to limit the presence of salmonella. According to government reports, poultry products cause more food-borne illness deaths than any other commodity.