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    May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. How about a Madigan casino plan?

    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. What to do? You add some thematic language that <em>appears</em> to play to his concerns. Then you stubbornly hold tight to ... your special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. That's your priority!
    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a...

    Tags: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Rahm Emanuel, Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago City Hall

    2. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Legislators angry at Tribune editorial board over pension reform stance

    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper.
    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper. For years the editorial page has loudly bellowed for and against Illinois pension proposals and petulantly insulted and...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Senate, Illinois General Assembly, Justice System, Chicago Tribune

    3. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Where pension legislation stands

    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system.
    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system....

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Same-Sex Marriage, Illinois Governor, Illinois General Assembly, Pension and Welfare

    4. May 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Senate leader counters with union-backed pension plan

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on government workers.
    SPRINGFIELD — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that'...

    Tags: AFL-CIO, Government, Heather Steans, Unions, John J Cullerton

    5. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Senate passes pension bill, setting up showdown with House

    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer.
    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer. As Senate President John Cullerton hailed...

    Tags: Employees, Government, Matt Murphy, Illinois Governor, Illinois General Assembly

    6. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Illinois Senate passes pension bill, sets up showdown with House

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.
    SPRINGFIELD — Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.   The showdown puts more than 700,...

    Tags: Public Employees, Illinois Supreme Court, Employees, Government, Illinois Governor

    7. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Madigan takes charge

    Back in May 2011, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Leader Tom Cross introduced Senate Bill 512, the first stab at comprehensive pension reform that impacted state workers, teachers, university personnel and General Assembly members. The bill quickly lost momentum. Teachers unions colorfully described it as the blood-sucking vampire Dracula, whom they were able to &quot;put back in his coffin."
    Back in May 2011, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Leader Tom Cross introduced Senate Bill 512, the first stab at comprehensive pension reform that impacted state workers, teachers, university personnel and General Assembly members. The bill...

    Tags: Tom Cross, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Employees, Career and Workplace

    8. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Madigan pension plan easily passes House panel

    SPRINGFIELD&mdash;House Speaker Michael Madigan easily won committee approval today of his new pension plan that aims to lower the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan easily won committee approval today of his new pension plan that aims to lower the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and...

    Tags: Employees, Oswego, Illinois Governor, Health Insurance, Elaine Nekritz

    9. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Madigan offers broader package of pension changes

    SPRINGFIELD&mdash;House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a new pension plan Tuesday aimed at lowering the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a new pension plan Tuesday aimed at lowering the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age....

    Tags: Employees, Oswego, Health Insurance, Illinois Governor, Elaine Nekritz

    10. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Attorney general wants time to consider concealed weapons appeal

    SPRINGFIELD&mdash;Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked for more time to decide whether to appeal the federal court ruling that would require Illinois to put in place a law that allows for concealed weapons.
    Tribune reporter
    SPRINGFIELD—Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked for more time to decide whether to appeal the federal court ruling that would require Illinois to put in place a law that allows for concealed weapons. Madigan’s move would give the General...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Interior Policy, Trials

    11. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. New sponsor of bill to reform election panels raises eyebrows

    Calumet City became a prime example for critics this year of how suburban officeholders can use election laws to cripple political rivals &#8212; helping propel reform legislation that now has a surprise new sponsor.
    Calumet City became a prime example for critics this year of how suburban officeholders can use election laws to cripple political rivals — helping propel reform legislation that now has a surprise new sponsor. Enter state Rep. Thaddeus Jones....

    Tags: Elections, Voting, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Elections

    12. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Quinn defends $98 million grant to charter school group

    Gov. Pat Quinn today defended giving a $98 million state grant to the United Neighborhood Organization to build charter schools, a day after he froze what's left of the money over concerns the group hired contractors related to a top UNO executive.
    Tribune reporter
    Gov. Pat Quinn today defended giving a $98 million state grant to the United Neighborhood Organization to build charter schools, a day after he froze what's left of the money over concerns the group hired contractors related to a top UNO executive....

    Tags: Chicago Sun-Times, Schools, Rahm Emanuel, Charter Schools, Illinois Governor

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