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by Matthew Blake
10:13pm
Wed Feb 15, 2012

Signs Of Reform In Chicago And Illinois Politics?

A report released today from the University of Illinois at Chicago political science department delivered the not so breaking news that city and state government have an appalling history of corruption – the worst track record in the country, according to one stat the authors cited.

Less clear is what changes Chicago and Illinois citizens can expect to see in this area. Read more »

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by Matthew Blake
3:03pm
Thu Dec 22, 2011

Illinois State Legislature Lurches Into 2012

Springfield

Progress Illinois takes a look back at some of the General Assembly's accomplishments in 2011 and offers some predictions for what's to come in 2012.

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by Aricka Flowers
11:26am
Wed Dec 7, 2011

Blagojevich Faces Sentencing (LIVE BLOG)

Today former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich will know his fate. Judge James Zagel is set to come down with a sentence for the disgraced politician later today after a final day of hearing arguments from both sides of the case.

Prosecutors are going after Blagojevich hard, seeking a sentence of 15 to 20 years for the 18 charges he was found guilty of, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat of President Barack Obama.

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