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Legislators urged to give Rauner a scissors, just in case

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 9, 2017

The General Assembly needs to pass a recently introduced bill that would give Gov. Bruce Rauner the power to cut spending on any fiscal year 2018 budget sent to him to ensure a balanced budget, an editor for the non-profit group Illinois Policy argued recently.

'Privilege tax' bills described as Illinois exit signs

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 9, 2017

Rather than bring in more money for the state, a pair of bills would probably drive more businesses out of Illinois, the founder of a financial website says.

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Illinoisans appear high on idea of legalizing marijuana

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 9, 2017

Nearly 70 percent of Illinoisans support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as long as it is regulated and taxed, a recent poll shows, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

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Obama birthday bill called another bumbling effort

By Karen Kidd | Apr 9, 2017

A failed proposal in the Illinois House to make former President Barack Obama's birthday a state holiday is another example of Springfield legislators wasting time when they have better things to do, a conservative pundit argued on a radio broadcast recently.

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Comptroller's ride is on back of taxpayers, GOP claims

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 9, 2017

Most people would agree that public officials should be seen among the public, but State Comptroller Susana Mendoza might have puhed her luck after being spotted in a $32,000 SUV recently.

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How did Judy Baar Topinka spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Judy Baar Topinka's election campaign committee, Citizens for Judy Baar Topinka, spent $4,155 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Rochester home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Rochester rose by $3,650 while total sales decreased by 25%.

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Jerome home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Jerome, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $20,250 while total sales increased by 71.4%.

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How did Paul Palazzolo spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Non partisan Paul Palazzolo's election campaign committee, Paul for Mayor, spent $151 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Grandview home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Grandview, a Springfield neighborhood, rose by $2,000 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

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How did Gary Budd spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Democratic Gary Budd's election campaign committee, Friends of Gary Budd, spent $4,330 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Pawnee home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Pawnee fell by $63,950 while total sales decreased by 25%.

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How did Raymond Poe spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Raymond Poe's election campaign committee, Friends for Poe, spent $3,958 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Lincoln Avenue/ Fayette Avenue home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Lincoln Avenue/ Fayette Avenue, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $47,250 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

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How did Kent Gray spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Kent Gray's election campaign committee, Citizens for Kent Gray, spent $1,247 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Auburn home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Auburn rose by $4,250 while total sales increased by 100%.

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How did Ralph Hanauer spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Non partisan Ralph Hanauer's election campaign committee, Friends of Ralph Hanauer, spent $225 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Bill Houlihan spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Democratic Bill Houlihan's election campaign committee, Houlihan Campaign Fund, spent $346 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Cinda Edwards spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Cinda Edwards's election campaign committee, Friends of Cinda Edwards, spent $400 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Stanford Avenue/ Fox Bridge Road home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Stanford Avenue/ Fox Bridge Road, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $6,005 while total sales decreased by 16.7%.