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'Education first'? Not in The Deadbeat State.
Indiana lawmakers are proposing huge increases in state education funding this year. Ditto those in Wisconsin. Here in Illinois, The Deadbeat State? Just the opposite. Education funding is being strangled by the same python that is strangling the rest...
Tags: Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Income, Springfield, Interior Policy
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Quinn leery of gambling expansion loopholes
Repeated assurances by gambling expansion supporters that a Chicago casino would be under the strict supervision of the state's gambling regulators isn't enough for Gov. Pat Quinn, who is eyeing a provision that he worries could undermine that authority....
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Problem Gambling, Midway, Casino and Gambling Industry, Louis I Lang
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Quinn wants to fine-tune gambling expansion bill
— Gov. Pat Quinn indicated Thursday that he wants changes to a major gambling expansion bill that has passed the Senate, though he didn't offer specifics on what he's seeking. The Democratic governor, who vetoed two previous casino bills, had...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Problem Gambling, Horse and Harness Racing, Government, Religion and Belief
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1871 tech co-op created 800 jobs in first year
Tribune reporterThe 225 startups working out of the 1871 collaborative hub at the Merchandise Mart created 800 jobs during the space's first year, according to data released Friday. The 50,000-square foot space opened in May 2012 with backing from local venture...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Business Enterprises, Ceremonies, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Arts and Culture
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Voice of the People, May. 05
Business competition Gov. Rick Perry comes up here from Texas to poach Illinois-based businesses. Tribune reporter Phil Rosenthal's article is titled "Perry's kick to the gut" because Perry has the audacity to try and promote competition in the...Tags: Finance, Prisons, Government, Regional Authority, Sprague
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And now for our applause
For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...Tags: David R Leitch, John E. Bradley, John J Cullerton, Michael Madigan, Dwight Kay
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New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help
— A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools. But as with two...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, John J Cullerton, Midway, Problem Gambling, Small Businesses
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Quinn says he's not quite there yet on gambling expansion
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn said today he wants more changes to the gambling expansion bill that passed the Senate as he acknowledged “progress has been made.” “You have to do it right the first time,” said Quinn, who...Tags: Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Politics, Values, Religion and Belief
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Downers Grove assesses cost, damage from storm
Downers Grove suffered extensive damage in the furious rain storms that tore through the area earlier this month, according to a village report. More than 1,000 residents and business owners reported flood damage and filled out surveys to help determine...
Tags: FEMA, Politics, Government, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Quinn defends $98 million grant to charter school group
Tribune reporterGov. 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: Rahm Emanuel, Michael Madigan, Charter Schools, Chicago Sun-Times, Schools
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Des Plaines evacuating residents as floods hit high mark
Tribune reporterMore than 30 Des Plaines residents have been evacuated due to floods after the Des Plaines River hit record-setting levels on Friday. The National Weather Service reported the river level at 10.9 feet, surpassing the record of 10.88 feet set on Oct. 1,...Tags: National Weather Service, American Red Cross, Floods, Politics, U.S. Army
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Flood waters rise dangerously fast in Des Plaines
Tribune reporterAt least four homes were evacuated -- with more possible -- as heavy rains and a swollen Des Plaines River caused widespread flooding throughout Des Plaines Thursday. Home evacuations were concentrated around the Big Bend Lake area, where the Des...Tags: Bodies of Water, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Floods, Rivers
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