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Cabello calls for Rauner's resignation, backs Ives' bid for governor

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 5, 2018

Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is calling for the resignation of Gov. Bruce Rauner and at the same time is endorsing Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her 2018 Republican primary run to unseat Rauner.

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Nazi and likely Republican congressional candidate an 'embarrassment' to Illinois GOP

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 5, 2018

In what a leading Jewish scholar and conservative Republican calls an “embarrassment to the party,” outspoken Nazi sympathizer and Holocaust denier Arthur Jones is poised to become the party’s nominee in the 3rd Congressional District

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This week in Illinois history: Feb. 19-25

By Robert Hadley | Feb 5, 2018

A love triangle gone sour, an earthquake-like explosion, a historic free-speech verdict and more happened this week in Illinois history.

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Edgar County Watchdogs Live-Stream @ State Library Hearing 2-6-2018

By LGIS News Service | Feb 5, 2018

This is a Hearing to hear testimony and review documents on Atlanta Public Library District’s appeal of a directive from the Secretary of State Library to return a $25,000 “Live and Learn” grant.

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Edgar County Watchdogs: Fact Check: ROE Candidate Michael Smith earns an “F” in Aftermath of Shooting Claim

By LGIS News Service | Feb 5, 2018

Yes, it’s the silly season once again and as we always do prior to elections, we point out clear falsehoods and alleged violations of law by those running for office.

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Edgar County Watchdogs: Illinois – Awaiting Leadership……

By LGIS News Service | Feb 5, 2018

This week the FBI detained six Illinois police officers for stealing money and drugs. This astonishing story was covered by the Chicago Tribune.

OPINION: Reeder: Even Worse than You Think

By Scott Reeder | Feb 4, 2018

If statistics are any prediction, I ought to be an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump.

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OPINION: Bad Science at NIOSH?

By Bruce Fein | Feb 4, 2018

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health.

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Illinois state GOP official slams Schneider, Rauner for pushing party attack of Ives

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 4, 2018

A member of the Illinois Republican Party's governing body is lauding gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives' provocative new ad, "Thank You, Bruce Rauner," while taking her critics to task for trying to force the party to take sides in the contentious March 20 primary.

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Dodge says a Rauner-Ives debate won't make much difference

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 3, 2018

Jim Dodge doesn’t get what the fuss is all about regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner refusing to debate Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) as their Republican primary showdown draws near.

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Rauner's 55 percent disapproval rating spells difficulty for re-election bid

By Robert Hadley | Feb 2, 2018

With a net approval rating of minus 24 percent, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner faces an uphill battle as he fights for re-election in 2018, according to market research firm Morning Consult’s website.

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Analysis: 150,000+ Illinoisans left food stamp rolls as Trump entered office

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 2, 2018

The number of food stamp recipients fell over two years at 54 of 66 Illinois welfare offices analyzed by Prairie State Wire.

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Rankings: 100 worst funded pensions in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

Chicago, Lake Villa and Lyons have government pension funds with the lowest funding levels in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

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Chicago's Morning Answer - February 1, 2018 - Andrew McCarthy

By LGIS News Service | Feb 2, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer - February 1, 2018 - Andrew McCarthy

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Chicago's Morning Answer - January 31, 2018 - Bob Pennington

By LGIS News Service | Feb 2, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer - January 31, 2018 - Bob Pennington

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Chicago's Morning Answer - January 31, 2018 - Tim Carney

By LGIS News Service | Feb 2, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer - January 31, 2018 - Tim Carney

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Illinois to be well-represented at Winter Olympics

By Nathan Davis | Feb 2, 2018

With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, a number of athletes with ties to Illinois are gearing up to compete.

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GOP lawmakers mixed on Rauner's State of the State address

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Illinois Republicans' reviews of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address were mixed with optimism and concern.

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Former state school employee Brightwell Arnold paid in $5K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $247K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mary Brightwell Arnold, who retired in January 2018, saved $4,518 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Rankings: 100 best funded pensions in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2018

McHenry, Will and Williamson counties have government pension funds with the highest funding levels in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.