http://new.livestream.com/accounts/10387990/events/3838929/videos/78315681

http://www.bnd.com/2015/02/25/3680295_madigan-education-groups-renew.html?rh=1

http://www.illinoisinnovation.com/innovation-index/analysis-finds-alignment-federal-funding-academic-science-technology-rd-research-quality-output-illinois/

http://tucson.com/ap/commentary/reversing-course-in-illinois-with-a-republican-governor/article_abb5ac52-41e4-54b0-977e-ce507ef9f4a9.html

Last year, 296 towns imposed a sales tax on top of the state’s 6.25 percent. And elected officials in 173 of those towns have the authority to raise sales tax rates without asking voters for permission (“home-rule” powers). There’s no cap on local sales tax rates for home-rule towns. http://m.dailyherald.com/article.html#!/102210/2a71ff57aeb063f632a7268549d32f3f

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/25/wisconsin-right-to-work-legislation/23982419/

It’s certainly not uncommon for local governments to post promotional videos to YouTube to tout new programs, highlight events or feature interviews with public officials or department employees. http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2015/02/local-government-drones/105999/?oref=state_and_local_nl

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision could affect how much you’re paying for electricity. A current bill allows Ameren and Commonwealth Edison to continue asking customers to pay for upgrades to the electric grid. http://wuis.org/post/first-bill-land-rauners-desk-presents-potential-political-legal-issues

Quincy could see its revenue reduced by 6 percent if a proposal by Gov. Bruce Rauner to cut the state’s portion of shared income tax revenue with cities and counties is approved by the General Assembly. http://www.whig.com/story/28182320/moore-city-needs-to-plan-for-worst-case-scenario-on-budget

http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2015/02/uneven-housing-recovery-in-pictures.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/chi-matter-illinois-telehealth-initiative-bsi-20150224-story.html