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Quinn wants Madigan push to end controversial scholarships
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that he will ask House Speaker Michael Madigan to run legislation later this month to eliminate the scandal-plagued legislative scholarship program. The governor’s comments came a day after Madigan indicated he would...Tags: Financial Aid, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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Illinois high court to rule on $31B public works program
Tribune reportersThe Illinois Supreme Court is expected to decide today the constitutionality of Gov. Pat Quinn's showcase $31 billion public works program, with an adverse ruling likely to throw a state in financial turmoil into even deeper disarray. Sinking in billions...Tags: Vehicles, Lisa Madigan, Lotteries, Building Material, Executive Branch
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Feds say no to Quinn on tightening Medicaid proof
Clout StreetIllinois wanted to tighten up the way it reviews whether people are eligible for Medicaid coverage, but the Obama administration has refused to go along, an action a state Republican leader called “absolutely ridiculous.” One of the long-...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Lemont, Barack Obama, Medicaid, Regional Authority
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Pension abuse reform advances in Illinois House
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers on Wednesday advanced reform legislation aimed at thwarting lucrative pension abuses by some labor leaders. Inspired by disclosures in Tribune/WGN-TV investigations, a key provision aims to end the practice of labor...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Chicago, Employees, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Retirement
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Quinn wants to increase tax credit for working poor
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn met behind closed doors with legislative leaders today to talk jobs and economic growth, floating a plan that would increase the state’s earned income tax credit for low-income families and close some corporate tax loopholes. The...Tags: Tax Credits, Democratic Party, Personal Income, Government, Economic Stimulus Plan
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Pension abuse reform legislation advances in House
SPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers on Wednesday advanced reform legislation aimed at thwarting lucrative pension abuses by some labor leaders. Inspired by disclosures in Tribune/WGN-TV investigations, a key provision aims to end the practice of labor...Tags: Unions, Pension and Welfare, Labor Legislation, Employees, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Cullerton says progress being made on business tax relief deal
Clout StreetSenate President John Cullerton said Thursday that progress is being made toward a broad deal to pair tax breaks for the city’s financial exchanges with relief for smaller businesses and individual taxpayers. Legislative leaders, who meet privately...Tags: Chicago, Personal Income, Republican Party, Business, Chicago Board of Trade
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Illinois Republicans sue over Democrat-drawn remap
Clout StreetThe state’s top Republican legislative leaders today led the filing of a federal lawsuit challenging a Democratic-drawn remapping of the state’s House and Senate districts, alleging it unfairly discriminates against African Americans and...Tags: African Americans, National or Ethnic Minorities, Democratic Party, Lemont, Trials
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Quinn wants unions back at table on McCormick Place changes
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn today tried to pressure McCormick Place union leaders back to the negotiating table to consider work-rule changes, saying he'll call lawmakers back to Springfield in September to act if an agreement can't be reached. The changes, put in...Tags: Unions, Labor Legislation, Employees, Government, Executive Branch
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Quinn close on deal to avoid facility closures
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that he’s close to a deal with lawmakers that would keep seven state facilities open through the end of the budget year and prevent 1,900 layoffs. Quinn said his office has been working with legislative budget leaders...Tags: Lemont, Labor Legislation, Behavioral Conditions, Hospitals and Clinics, Career and Workplace
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Boyle tops Sandack for township Republican endorsement
TribLocal - Downers Grove » NewsMembers of the Downers Grove Township Republican Organization voted to endorse District 99 school board member Debbie Boyle, over state Sen. Ron Sandack in the …... -
Village pulls lawmakers into talks with ComEd
TribLocal - Downers Grove » NewsWith resident frustration over ComEd service reaching a fever pitch, Downers Grove officials announced Tuesday that they are in the beginning stages of talks with …...
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