
Waiting in the wings
by Kurt Erickson
Up-and-coming political leaders position themselves to move into starring roles on the electoral stage

Squeezed by sequester
by Jamey Dunn
Programs for women and children are particularly hard hit by federal budget cuts

Unemployed veterans
by Jamey Dunn
Those who’ve served in post-9/11 conflicts discover that civilian occupations may be hard to find
Editor’s note
by Dana Heupel, Executive Editor
State workers don’t fit negative stereotypes
State of the state
by Jamey Dunn, Statehouse Bureau Chief
Abstinence-only sex education carries consequences, as well
Ends and Means
by Charles N. Wheeler III, Columnist
Program aims to produce strong public affairs reporting
Middle-skills training by Cassandra West
Community colleges try to answer the needs of students and needy employers in high-demand fields
Ready or not by Kristy Kennedy
Studies show that many high school students in Illinois are not adequately prepared for college
Renewing the partnership between the state and nonprofits
By Brent Never
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