The retiring senator was among a handful of Democratic lawmakers to help Republicans reopen the federal government after the longest-ever shutdown.
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State Week: Left on the table
State lawmakers passed some key legislation during their fall session, but several other measures failed to get through or were never called for a vote.
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State Week: A flurry of legislation
Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation.
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State Week: What's left on the fall session agenda?
Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.
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State Week: Madigan goes to prison
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal facility in Morgantown, West Virginia this week.
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