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The Illinois House passed a measure on Tuesday to hike the tobacco purchasing age to 21 from the current age of 18.

Six states have made 21 the legal age to buy tobacco, but here in Illinois, the legal age remains at 18.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is none-too-pleased about the recent override of his veto, which has resulted in a major tax increase and some serious friction involving school funding. This morning, he joined us to spread the word about SB-1, and why he's dead set against it.

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network The Illinois Senate Wednesday followed the House's lead and overrode the governor's amendatory veto of a heroin bill. Supporters say heroin is an epidemic in the state, and the multi-pronged bill – among other things – provides for education, promotion of the antidote Narcan, and alternative sentences...

Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican who has pushed an agenda to curb organized labor's power, won a significant victory when the House failed to reverse his veto on union-backed legislation to aid contract negotiations. The House voted 68-34 to override Rauner's veto of the bill...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Democrats are trying to line up votes to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner on legislation they say will keep labor peace. The Republican governor vetoed the bill in July. It would provide for an arbitrator to step in if contract negotiations break down between the Rauner administration and workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal

Chicago Tribune editorial board member and Rockford native Kristen McQueary joined the show once again this week to preview a big vote planned for this week in the Illinois House. House Speaker Mike Madigan is expected to call for a vote on Wednesday to override the Governor's veto of a bill that would essentially strip him of his ability to negotiate contacts with AFSCME...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network The theme of reducing the strength and influence of public employee unions in Illinois is losing steam. The Illinois Senate Wednesday overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a bill which would allow the state and unions to send matters to arbitration if they cannot agree...