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EconomyIllinois legislators usually get nothing but grief when they raise taxes, but this summer a group is touring the state to say "thanks" for raising the gas…
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GovernmentProspects are improving for the advent of passenger rail service between the Quad Cities and Chicago. During the just completed session of the Illinois…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, taxes, the budget, and sports betting are just a few of the major issues still facing the Illinois General Assembly, with just one week…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, in his first budget the governor of Illinois proposes some new revenue and new spending.Herb Trix's guest is Brian Mackey, Springfield…
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GovernmentAnother effort is underway to combine two elected statewide offices in Illinois. Tuesday two republicans, Jim Dodge who's running for state treasurer and…
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EconomyA member of the Illinois General Assmbly from the Quad Cities wants to help expand passenger rail service in this part of the country. State…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, with just a couple weeks left in the spring session, what has the Illinois General Assembly accomplished so far.Herb Trix's guest is…
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EconomyIllinois may help communities along the Mississippi River save their historic buildings. State representative Mike Halpin from Rock Island is sponsoring a…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, a closer look at Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner's budget address, as he faces what could be a tough battle in the primary election.On…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, a very busy veto session is now over for the Illinois General Assembly. This week, Herb Trix's guest is Brian Mackey, statehouse reporter…