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State Legislative Scholarships Could Be Eliminated

December 10, 2009
By Emily Capdevielle

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) plans to reform or possibly abolish the General Assembly scholarship program when the legislature returns to Springfield in January. “We don’t know what those reforms could be. It could be anything from streamlining the process, creating a uniform process, or it could be complete abolishment. But we’re not going...
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Activists Trying to Build Support Now: Same-Sex Marriage Law to be Debated in Illinois this Spring?

November 27, 2009
By Tony Merevick

While a new same-sex marriage law waits to be heard in the state Senate, Chicagoans and local activists remain divided on the issue of gay marriage. The proposed legislation would allow gay couples to wed in Illinois. As the new bill waits in the legislature until next year’s session, opinions vary widely on the issue...
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