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State’s Doomsday Budget Cuts Could Mean a Troubling Lights Out For Area Non-Profits
By James Ginderske of Urban Coaster Lights out tonight… Trouble in the heartland Got a…
Elev8 Schools Threatened by State Budget Crisis
By Maureen Kelleher/LISC Chicago July 2, 2009 – Like the rest of the nation, Illinois…
Legislative action more likely than courts to tackle marriage in Illinois
May 22, 2009 – Same-sex marriage advocacy groups in Illinois are opting for legislation rather…
Increasing tax on cigarettes prompts smokers to bargain shop
Story by Annie Slezickey May 20, 2009 – In April, Illinois lawmakers gave smokers one…
Homeless would receive fee waiver for state ID cards
May 1, 2009 – For two years, Caroline Baumann lived with a simple predicament. Without…
Proposed legislation sets time limits for inmates’ stay at Tamms prison
April 6, 2009 – Illinois lawmakers’ attempts to pass legislation that would outline how Tamms…
Midwives will not receive Illinois licensure to assist in home births anytime soon
March 24, 2009 – Women choosing to give birth at home suffered a major defeat…