Feds say Illinois has neglected a state park at Carlyle Lake, so they’re taking it back bnd.com/news/local/art…

So much $$$ going into IL legislative races. Check out IL Issues preview of some of the hotly contested ones. tinyurl.com/jkz3cxj

If you thought Illinois had cash flow problems, just wait ... #budget #pensions #ouch x.com/DaveThomas5150…

Illinois Issues: Civics Class In An Uncivil Time tinyurl.com/hzemey5

Illinois Poll Watchers Must Have Credentials To Observe On Election Day tinyurl.com/zck74m8

If you live in these states, don't take a selfie at the voting booth bit.ly/2fzZwlf

Former Rep. Aaron Schock being indicted, his lawyer says politi.co/2fFyohs

Illinois Issues: Culture Wars Go To Court tinyurl.com/p6ubk5q

.Dan Petrella breaks down issues facing the General Assembly's fall veto session, which begins tomorrow. bit.ly/2g8XRU3

Ditto! It's not easy to let Amanda Vinicky go. But all her Springfield peeps couldn't be more thrilled for her. <3<3 x.com/moniquegarcia/…

Illinois House fails to override Gov. Rauner veto of automatic registration bill. Four votes shy of 71 needed.

A Decade of Pain: Even with cuts and major tax increases, it could take 10 yrs to balance the state's budget. tinyurl.com/grakkdt

Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed bill that would provide $215 million in help for Chicago Public Schools.

Media literacy is suddenly a front-burner issue for schools, thanks to the recent presidential election. edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

Illinois Issues: Great American Divide ... How do we bridge it when we can’t even agree on the same set of facts? tinyurl.com/z8wk8f2

With the Illinois' stopgap spending plan about to run out Dec. 31, uncertainty begins anew for state universities: bit.ly/2hqaNlh

What's happened with fracking in Illinois since the state adopted a law to regulate it? tinyurl.com/jgyznyp

Illinois social service providers suing for payment appeal ow.ly/xtJ2507NUY3

Still no budget, big changes to K-12 discipline, Rauner and Trump...Check out the top IL Issues stories for 2016. tinyurl.com/zvtawjs

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