Despite the scandal swirling about Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the delay in choosing a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, Black politicians say the controversy and delay will not diminish Black political clout in the state.

T here's a real cost to corruption at the highest levels of Illinois government, and the folks at Family Christian Health Center, along with other health clinics throughout the state, are among those picking up the tab.

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In his district, Miller said, Jackson is known for having fought the "race-baiting" and "divisive machine-style politics that proliferate out here."

Incumbent state Rep. David E. Miller and challenger Jim Buiter both agree on the
need for education funding reform and property tax relief.

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The 10th gaming license: What are the odds?
Local officials hope south suburbs can bring a finalist to the gaming table

Local officials aren't placing any bets on who will emerge as the front-runners
for the state's 10th gaming license, but some are crossing their fingers a south
suburb will be among the three finalists.

Developers in two northern suburbs outbid all four contenders from the south
suburbs...

Members of the Illinois House have approved a plan to lease the state lottery to the highest bidder.

Labor Day weekend has come and gone in Illinois, and state officials still haven't figured out how to pay for a massive jobs bill.

The General Assembly left town a few weeks back without taking action on a statewide construction program that would put thousands of people to work.

"You need a hug?" state rep David Miller asked me Wednesday afternoon.

Editorial written by: Rep. David E. Miller

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for  "FREE" ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

Watch a special feature from Fox News Chicago on Education Funding.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has called a special session of the legislature for next week to deal with the education funding crisis.

An Illinois legislator's work is never done. House representatives will be returning next week to work on ways to fund the state's budget. The governor ordered the General Assembly back to work this week for a special session on the budget.

Thousands of people counting on care at Illinois nursing homes are being let down by the state.

CHICAGO | That Barack Obama used his favorite son status and message of change
to thump Hillary Clinton in Illinois, a state that once was the heart of Clinton
country, wasn't a surprise to state Rep. David Miller.

In the weeks and days leading up to Tuesday's primary, the Lynwood Democrat saw
no indication that things would turn out any other way.

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Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and his supporters are celebrating the candidate's first big win, but they know it's just the beginning of the next phase of the campaign.

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced the expansion of a food and meat processing plant in South Holland that will spur economic growth, create over 170 jobs and help revitalize communities in Cook County’s southern suburbs.

It's Labor Day weekend in Illinois, and state officials still haven't figured out how to pay for a massive jobs bill.

 A bid to help the financially struggling bus and train systems serving Chicago and its suburbs fell victim Tuesday to the political bickering that has dominated state politics this year

Labor Day weekend has come and gone in Illinois, and state officials still
haven't figured out how to pay for a massive jobs bill.

The General Assembly left town a few weeks back without taking action on a
statewide construction program that would put thousands of people to work.

As top lawmakers continued to hash out a state spending plan without him Wednesday, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said a plan that doesn’t meet his goals would be “dead on arrival.”

A unique summer camp learning experience focused on early leadership training and personal development for young women of color ages 14 - 17.

Editorial written by: Rep. David E. Miller

Editorial written by: Rep. David E. Miller

Editorial written by: Rep. David E. Miller

That barely audible pitter-patter in Illinois might just be the sound of baby
steps toward better schools -- and better performing students.