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Republicans ask governor to open Maine to more New England states

Maine Gov. Janet Mills addresses the Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23, 2019, in the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters. Jason DeCrow / AP photo By Sarah Downey (The Center Square) – Maine Gov.…

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Maine Economic Recovery Committee recommendations could require additional funding

After ComEd patronage scandal, Madigan gets more than $500,000 in campaign donations in one day

Pritzker announces new restrictions for fall sports statewide

Corruption expert says ComEd patronage scandal comes with questions for taxpayers

Study gives Illinois’ school systems high marks

State’s largest teacher unions threaten ‘health and safety strikes’

Op-Ed: Illinois needs good judges for civil justice reform

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Thursday, July 30, 2020

Durkin calls for Madigan to step down, seeks vote on new Speaker of the House

After ComEd patronage scandal, group calls again for independent political map-making

Pritzker: ‘We’re at a danger point’

Signatures turned in for ballot initiatives on voter approval of fees, income tax cut measures

Minnesota’s new unemployment claims fell slightly last week, still hovers near 324,000 claims

Business Facilities ranks Texas first for business, critics argue incentives hurt taxpayers the most

Milwaukee Health Commissioner: Bars, restaurants will need permission to stay open

Milwaukee police chief looks to National Guard for DNC security

Wisconsin unemployment fell slightly last week, still hovers near 213,000 claims

Gov. Evers orders mask requirement for all of Wisconsin