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Governor and lawmaker pay raise is 'unconscionable'
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Republican volunteers energized
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Ballot access argued at high court over St. Clair County candidate's failure to get on
Wisnasky-Bettorf SPRINGFIELD – Whitney Wisnasky-Bettorf can't regain her spot on last year's ballot in St. Clair County, but she asks the Illinois Supreme Court to make sure no one else loses a spot the same way. -
Time running out on Dem bill intended to thwart ballot decision review
Clayborne SPRINGFIELD – St. Clair County Democrats tried to pass a law thwarting Supreme Court review of their decision to remove a Republican from the ballot last November. -
The Devil's in the Details on Illinois Workers' Comp Reform
Kay Ever heard the old saying, "don't judge a book by its cover?" The same can be said of bills passed in Springfield called "reform." The General Assembly approved a diluted workers' compensation bill in the final hours of the spring legislative session under the guise of reform that in truth falls far short of making the meaningful changes needed to reduce the crushing cost of Illinois' broken workers' comp system. -
ISBA: Pass juvenile justice reform bill
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A blueprint for regulatory reform
To ensure a more robust recovery, create jobs, and set the stage for long-term growth, we must make our flawed regulatory system smarter, less intrusive, and more accountable. -
Where is Lisa Madigan?
Brady Governor Pat Quinn's nominee for the Prisoner Review Board, Careen Gordon, withdrew her name from consideration just hours before an Illinois Senate hearing on her appointment. -
Obamacare will be found unconstitutional
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ICJL supports Obama's call for medical liability reform
Murnane President Barack Obama's consideration of medical malpractice reform during Tuesday's State of the Union address prompted a positive, yet cautious, reaction from Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) President Ed Murnane. -
Rule by Executive Order could usurp GOP gains
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Area legislators weigh-in on tax increase proposal
McCarter As Illinois faces a staggering $13 billion deficit, state senators from the Metro-East are split over an income tax increase that could come up for vote by early next week. -
7th Circuit hammers Krislov in denying rehearing in Sears class action
Krislov CHICAGO – Attorney Clinton Krislov has taken a second pounding from the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. -
Kilbride retention has lasting effects on state's political landscape
Lousin With Democrats in firm control of state government, Abe Lincoln's stovepipe hat will likely not be needed to settle partisan gamesmanship that will shape the state's political landscape for the next 10 years. -
'Lawsuit Loan Shark' bill to be heard in state House committee today
Hoffman SPRINGFIELD - A piece of legislation referred to as a "Lawsuit Loan Shark" bill will be heard today at a House Judiciary Committee hearing as state lawmakers convene for fall veto session. -
Take a walk, Jay
Illinois is one of those states, like Louisiana and Massachusetts, that has a long history of "colorful" politicians. -
Madison County voters reverse fortunes
Kay Voters in Madison County favored the GOP in a big way this election, reversing a pattern that has existed at least throughout the last decade. -
Clinton County elects Middendorff circuit judge
Middendorff Despite a strong GOP showing in Clinton County, atttorney Doug Gruenke, a Republican from New Baden, was defeated by Associate Judge Dennis Middendorff, a Democrat from Carlyle, to fill a vacancy in the 4th Judicial Circuit. -
Metro-East plaintiff lawyers making sizable donations to Dem candidates
Simmons Metro-East plaintiff lawyers are making a big difference in a couple of competitive state races—including the contest for Illinois governor and House District 112. -
Hoffman is not a conservative
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