In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

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Uncertainty in federal funding under President Donald Trump's administration has made a tough state budget season even more ...

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President Donald Trump has vowed to shutter the U.S. Department of Education. The move could carry many implications for ...

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The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...