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WEB POLL
What was the biggest event to take place in central Illinois in 2009?
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Do you agree or disagree with the former governor's decision not to take the stand in his own defense?
Do you think it would be a wise move for defense attorneys to put Rod Blagojevich on the stand?
What's your reaction to pay raises being handed out in Quinn administration?
Are pay increases just weeks from retirement justified?
Are you concerned about the state budget?
Utility giant Com-Ed has reportedly offered the state of Illinois $500 million upfront in exchange for guaranteed future profits on electrical rates and a pledge to create 2,000 new green jobs. What do you think of the proposal?
What do you think is a better use of the city of Springfield's funds?
As spring break draws to a close, many of us can't stop thinking about summer vacation! What makes your town so great? What are some of the best kept secrets in central Illinois? We want to hear from you!
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the pressure for dropping Saturday home delivery as it seeks to fend off massive financial losses. What do you think of the idea?
State launches first ever interactive budget website. Site allows Illinois residents to provide feedback that will be used to shape the state’s fiscal year 2011 budget. What have you found that's interesting on the page?
Tiger Woods apologizes for his affairs, and says he's unsure when he will return to golf. What did you think of Tiger's statement?
What is the solution to Springfield's on-going budget crisis?
State lawmakers are headed back to Springfield this week. What do you think our elected officials should tackle this week? What should be their number one priority?
This week the city of Springfield is closing library branches across the city. The city says it's necessary to balance the budget. They are also making employee salaries public. Take a look at the list (www.wics.com/webwatch), and sound off!
Now that High Speed Rail is one step closer to reality, tell us what you think about the project. Will you take advantage of faster trains for future trips to St. Louis or Chicago?
Would you keep or remove Congress?
Would you support a sales tax hike in Sangamon County?
What was the biggest event to take place in central Illinois in 2009?
We are heading into the Season of Giving. Have you witnessed an incredible act of kindness this year?
If you could ask congressional leaders one question about the health care proposals in Washington D.C., what would it be?
Do you think alderman Sam Cahnman should resign his seat on the city council?
Do you use social networking websites?
How is mayor Davlin handling the city budget crisis?
At this point in the game, is a temporary state budget better than no state budget?
How should the city of Springfield solve the current budget crisis?
Will GM bankruptcy have an impact on central Illinois?
Will lawmakers pass a budget before the end of session?
Do you fear the Swine Flu?
Do you feel the economy is improving?
Are you a tax procrastinator?
Do you think it would be a wise move for defense attorneys to put Rod Blagojevich on the stand?
What's your reaction to pay raises being handed out in Quinn administration?
Are pay increases just weeks from retirement justified?
Are you concerned about the state budget?
Utility giant Com-Ed has reportedly offered the state of Illinois $500 million upfront in exchange for guaranteed future profits on electrical rates and a pledge to create 2,000 new green jobs. What do you think of the proposal?
What do you think is a better use of the city of Springfield's funds?
As spring break draws to a close, many of us can't stop thinking about summer vacation! What makes your town so great? What are some of the best kept secrets in central Illinois? We want to hear from you!
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the pressure for dropping Saturday home delivery as it seeks to fend off massive financial losses. What do you think of the idea?
State launches first ever interactive budget website. Site allows Illinois residents to provide feedback that will be used to shape the state’s fiscal year 2011 budget. What have you found that's interesting on the page?
Tiger Woods apologizes for his affairs, and says he's unsure when he will return to golf. What did you think of Tiger's statement?
What is the solution to Springfield's on-going budget crisis?
State lawmakers are headed back to Springfield this week. What do you think our elected officials should tackle this week? What should be their number one priority?
This week the city of Springfield is closing library branches across the city. The city says it's necessary to balance the budget. They are also making employee salaries public. Take a look at the list (www.wics.com/webwatch), and sound off!
Now that High Speed Rail is one step closer to reality, tell us what you think about the project. Will you take advantage of faster trains for future trips to St. Louis or Chicago?
Would you keep or remove Congress?
Would you support a sales tax hike in Sangamon County?
What was the biggest event to take place in central Illinois in 2009?
We are heading into the Season of Giving. Have you witnessed an incredible act of kindness this year?
If you could ask congressional leaders one question about the health care proposals in Washington D.C., what would it be?
Do you think alderman Sam Cahnman should resign his seat on the city council?
Do you use social networking websites?
How is mayor Davlin handling the city budget crisis?
At this point in the game, is a temporary state budget better than no state budget?
How should the city of Springfield solve the current budget crisis?
Will GM bankruptcy have an impact on central Illinois?
Will lawmakers pass a budget before the end of session?
Do you fear the Swine Flu?
Do you feel the economy is improving?
Are you a tax procrastinator?
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