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Despite moves by Indiana lawmakers, Illinois’ borders are unlikely to change. Here’s why
Regional animosities have existed in Illinois since before it was admitted to the Union in 1818 as the 21st state, and only ...
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Governor Pritzker aims for historic third term, first since Jim Thompson's tenure
Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to do something no Illinois governor has done in more than four decades — win a third term.
Daywatch: From political neophyte to governor — and potential presidential candidate
Good morning, Chicago. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker this week set out to make history, launching his bid to become the first Illinois governor since the 1980s to be elected to more than two terms in ...
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GOP candidate for governor says income taxes are lower in Illinois than Wisconsin. Is that true?
GOP candidate for governor says income taxes are lower in Illinois than Wisconsin. Is that true? Illinois has a flat tax of 4.95%, which applies to all filers. Wisconsin has progressive tax, which ...
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Illinois governor OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law to make a series of changes to the Prisoner Review Board after it released a man who would go on to commit murder.
In 1894 Pullman strike, Illinois’ governor fought president’s decision to send in troops
During the Pullman Strike of 1894, the governor of Illinois decried President Grover Cleveland’s move to call in the National Guard ...