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March 18, 2007 Representatives Black and Rose question Governor's plan to fund Illinois' pension system

State Reps. Bill Black, R-Danville, and Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, both questioned the wisdom of trading a revenue-producing asset for a one-time influx of cash.

February 27, 2007 Hall Passes on Santo.

The Hall of Fame passed on Santo.

February 27, 2007 House Republicans to prevent sale of tollway

Seeking to preempt any effort to sell the Illinois Tollway system to raise state revenue, several suburban Republican legislators introduced a measure on Monday that would prohibit sale of the 274-mile system.

February 15, 2007 Illini Pundit Weighs in on 102 Ideas

A remarkable embrace of community-driven politics.... more engaging of the online community and more solicitous of input than either of the other legislative caucuses, and probably the most ambitious effort ever attempted in...

February 14, 2007 Republicans seek input

SPRINGFIELD -- Asking citizens to contribute ideas and get engaged in the debate about how to improve Illinois, House Republican Leader Tom Cross announced the creation of a website called www.102illinoisideas.com

that is...