State May Demolish Dorms Following Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak
The state could replace buildings at the Quincy veterans’ home with “state-of-the-art” facilities after 13 Legionnaires’ deaths since 2015.
Dave McKinney
Reporter, Government and Politics
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Read Some Of The Legionnaires’ Emails Rauner Is Fighting To Keep Secret
WBEZ obtained 1,400 emails between state and public health officials. Some discuss how to spin a deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak.
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4 Things To Listen For In Governor’s Budget Speech
Deja vu all over again? Illinois lawmakers, wary of another budget impasse, look ahead to Wednesday’s annual budget speech.
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Illinois Public Health Director Denies ‘Cover-Up’ Of Legionnaires’ Outbreaks
Lawmakers clashed with members of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s cabinet during a hearing about Legionnaires’ outbreaks at a state-run veterans’ home.
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Land Of Lincoln Governor Goofs Honest Abe Quote
At the end of this week’s State of the State address, Gov. Bruce Rauner misattributed a quote to Abraham Lincoln, scholars say.
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4 Things To Listen For In Governor’s State Of The State Speech
Turnarounds, talking points, education, and money. Listen for what Gov. Bruce Rauner says in Wednesday’s speech — and how he says it.
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Kennedy’s Debate D’oh And Rauner’s Back Porch
Chris Kennedy wouldn’t compliment J.B. Pritzker on the debate stage — and he regrets it. We analyze that story and the week in politics.
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Watchdog: State Senator Cleared of Harassment, But Acted Inappropriately
An inspector general found Ira Silverstein’s conduct was “unbecoming of a legislator,” though he didn’t violate harassment laws.
Nearly All Democratic Attorney General Candidates Call For County’s Party Head To Resign
Nearly all Democratic candidates running for attorney general are calling for one of Illinois’ most powerful politicians to step down.
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‘It’s A Crime’: Illinois Cap On Legionnaires’ Payouts Lowest In U.S.
The $100,000 maximum went into place decades ago. A top state official wants to remove it after an outbreak at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
