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by Matthew Blake
4:09pm
Wed Feb 8

Adding Some Context To The State's Medicaid Debate

Spending cuts for Medicaid is dominating talk in Springfield, as both Democrats and Republicans point the finger at the health care program as one of the main causes of the state’s budget woes. The current Medicaid debate, though, is perhaps misleading. Read more »

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by Ellyn Fortino
12:54pm
Wed Feb 8

Report Reveals How River Reversal Could Protect Great Lakes, Reduce Coal Access

A new report that called for reversing the flow of the Chicago River to curb the invasion of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes may have gained attention from top Illinois politicians, but experts are already raising concerns about the proposal, including its price tag.

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by Matthew Blake
4:21pm
Tue Feb 7

A New Attempt To Deal With Foreclosed, Vacant Properties

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has announced a new pilot program aimed at assisting homeowners and rehabilitating vacant, foreclosed upon properties in Cook County.

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by Aricka Flowers
12:56pm
Tue Feb 7

California's Prop 8 Decision Strengthens Call For Marriage Equality In Illinois

California's ban on gay marriage has been deemed unconstitutional by a U.S. appeals court. The 2-1 decision undoes the 2008 ban put in place by California voters and has reinvigorated ongoing efforts for marriage equality across the nation, including in Illinois.

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