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Media, higher education spread liberal values, conservative pundit says

By Robert Hadley | Jun 7, 2018

It took conservative talk show host and author Larry Elder maybe one second to answer a question about which cultural institution in America would have the most impact if its leadership became conservative.

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Elder: entitlement programs ruin the American family

By Robert Hadley | Jun 6, 2018

The words may have come from former President Barack Obama, but the truth they tell is something conservative talk show host and author Larry Elder wants to communicate.

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Conservative activist believes Democrats use hate to ignite their voter base

By Robert Hadley | Jun 6, 2018

Either conservative talk show host and author Larry Elder does a dead-on impression of Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) or the audience was in stitches for another reason during a public forum to discuss conservative issues and promote his latest book, “Dear Father, Dear Son: Two Lives… Eight Hours.”

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Elder downplays impact of Mueller investigation, cites double standard against Trump

By Robert Hadley | Jun 6, 2018

From the perspective of author and syndicated talk show host Larry Elder, Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged collusion between President Donald J. Trump's campaign and the Russian government is just a bump in the road for Republicans in terms of realizing their policy agenda for the country.

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This week in Illinois history: June 18-24

By Robert Hadley | Jun 4, 2018

A hoops star is born, coal miners perish during a strike, and settlers defend Apple River Fort from Chief Black Hawk this week in Illinois history.

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Hamilton denies side businesses mask pay-to-play deals

By Robert Hadley | Jun 1, 2018

Although there is no evidence of wrongdoing, an Illinois government official’s close ties to two side businesses that could benefit from his day job presents a problem of optics, according to an op-ed piece by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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This week in Illinois history: June 11-17

By Robert Hadley | May 29, 2018

A president honors his predecessor, the real great train robbery occurs, women gain state voting rights and French explorers claim the Illinois territory this week in history.

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Illinois State Rifle Association director notes 2 bills group considers anti-gun

By Robert Hadley | May 25, 2018

Even after the General Assembly wraps up its spring session, Second Amendment rights could still face attack, according to Richard A. Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

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This week in Illinois history: June 4-10

By Robert Hadley | May 21, 2018

An unsolved murder, a first for a Hollywood star and a tragic fire all happened this week in Illinois history.

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This week in Illinois history: May 28-June 3

By Robert Hadley | May 14, 2018

This week in Illinois history, learn about a race riot, the first Republican Party convention and the first African-American woman to serve as a presidential cabinet member.

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School board group says LGBT education diversity bill is unnecessary

By Robert Hadley | May 7, 2018

Although a proposed requirement that schools teach about the role LGBT individuals have played in state and national history has passed muster in the Illinois Senate, a school union has come out against the measure.

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Ethics bill aims to ban fundraising in Sangamon County when legislature is in session

By Robert Hadley | May 7, 2018

An ethics bill on the Illinois House floor that would prohibit fundraisers in Sangamon County while the General Assembly is in session has garnered a lot of support.

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This week in Illinois history: May 21-27

By Robert Hadley | May 7, 2018

This week in Illinois history features several pioneers: a jazz musician, a frontier hero and a WWII penicillin maker.

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Illinois State Rifle Association lobbyist warns gun dealer licensing battle isn't over

By Robert Hadley | May 4, 2018

Although Democrats in the General Assembly failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto last month of a gun dealer licensing bill, a lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) predicts the battle over gun regulation isn’t over.

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Bill to extend online lottery purchases puts young people at risk, critic says

By Robert Hadley | May 3, 2018

Legislation introduced in the Illinois House would make it easier for lottery managers to target young people and those who may have gambling addictions, one critic of the measure says.

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This week in Illinois history: May 14-20

By Robert Hadley | Apr 30, 2018

The Lewis and Clark expedition begins its westward phase, Standard Oil crumbles under a court order, and a female baseball league holds tryouts during this week in Illinois history.

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Auditors find shortcomings in state treasurer office's handling of fiscal records

By Robert Hadley | Apr 23, 2018

The Illinois Auditor General's office released the Office of the Treasurer Nonfiscal Officer Responsibilities Compliance Examination for the two years ended June 30, 2017, to the Illinois Senate on Feb. 27, 2018.

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This week in Illinois history: May 7-13

By Robert Hadley | Apr 23, 2018

On this date in history, a four-term governor was born, Cairo becomes a linchpin in the Union strategy during the Civil War, and a strike aims to settle a railroad wage dispute.

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Report: Treasurer's Office didn't full analyze pricing sources for investments

By Robert Hadley | Apr 23, 2018

The Illinois Auditor General's office has released a financial audit and compliance examination report on the Treasurer's Office's fiscal officer responsibilities for the fiscal year ending June 30.

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Auditor General report finds OMB did not receive $2.4 million rebate

By Robert Hadley | Apr 23, 2018

The Illinois Auditor General's office has released its compliance examination report for the state Office of Management and Budget for the two-year period ending June 30. The report was released March 6.