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    May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Cullerton pension bill best for workers

    The We Are One Illinois coalition represents the hundreds of thousands of active and retired teachers, police officers, nurses, child protective workers and other public servants who never register on the Tribune’s elitist radar. In their name, we...

    Tags: Politics, AFL-CIO, Pension and Welfare, John J Cullerton, Interior Policy

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Savings from Senate pension plan cut by half

    — Senate President John Cullerton's pension reform proposal would slice only about half of what he estimated it would immediately cut from the state's nearly $100 billion retirement system debt, a development that could boost chances for the rival legislation pushed by House Speaker Michael Madigan.
    — Senate President John Cullerton's pension reform proposal would slice only about half of what he estimated it would immediately cut from the state's nearly $100 billion retirement system debt, a development that could boost chances for the rival...

    Tags: Employees, Labor Legislation, Charter Schools, Politics, Pension and Welfare

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Madigan says universities, community colleges willing to share pension costs

    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday announced that he has struck a preliminary deal with the state's universities and community colleges that will require them to slowly pick up the cost of teacher pensions over several years even as tuition rates continue to rise.
    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday announced that he has struck a preliminary deal with the state's universities and community colleges that will require them to slowly pick up the cost of teacher pensions over several years even as tuition...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Education, Southern Illinois University, Finance, Michael Madigan

    4. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Knock yourselves out, Senators

    If a good plan for relieving Illinois' pension crisis has momentum, why not offer an inferior proposal that wouldn't do as much good? To that end, Senate President John Cullerton on Monday unveiled another insufficient pension reform bill, this one with the blessing of public employee unions. And no wonder: Cullerton's plan would ask less of their members — but more from taxpayers — than a plan that already passed the House.
    If a good plan for relieving Illinois' pension crisis has momentum, why not offer an inferior proposal that wouldn't do as much good? To that end, Senate President John Cullerton on Monday unveiled another insufficient pension reform bill, this one with...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Illinois Supreme Court, Michael Madigan, Health Insurance, Labor Legislation

    5. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Retired teachers threaten to sue over pension changes

    — Senate President John Cullerton says one good reason to support his pension reform plan is that the unions won't sue because they're in on the deal, but already a group of retired teachers is prepared to go to court if the proposal becomes law.
    — Senate President John Cullerton says one good reason to support his pension reform plan is that the unions won't sue because they're in on the deal, but already a group of retired teachers is prepared to go to court if the proposal becomes law....

    Tags: Employees, Education, Trials, AFL-CIO, Michael Madigan

    6. May 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Illinois pension overhaul aims to stop outsider access

    — For years, the big debate about reforming the state's heavily underfunded pension system has centered on how many billions the state could save and how much money retirees might lose. But the proposal the House passed last week also seeks to stop allowing interlopers who aren't state workers into the taxpayer-supported retirement systems.
    — For years, the big debate about reforming the state's heavily underfunded pension system has centered on how many billions the state could save and how much money retirees might lose. But the proposal the House passed last week also seeks to...

    Tags: Employees, Lobbying, Government, Michael Madigan, Pension and Welfare

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Madigan pension reforms pass House

    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House today approved a far-reaching pension reform plan pushed by Speaker Michael Madigan that is headed for an uncertain fate in the Senate.
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    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House today approved a far-reaching pension reform plan pushed by Speaker Michael Madigan that is headed for an uncertain fate in the Senate. The proposal aims to erase the state's nearly $100 billion pension debt by...

    Tags: Employees, John E. Bradley, Politics, Michael Madigan, Pension and Welfare

    8. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. 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: Michelle Mussman, Elections, John E. Bradley, Michael Madigan, Kay Hatcher

    9. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Madigan: Pension overhaul will pass muster with legislature -- and court

    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday predicted that not only would his sweeping government worker pension overhaul pass the General Assembly, but it would be upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court.
    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday predicted that not only would his sweeping government worker pension overhaul pass the General Assembly, but it would be upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court. The Democratic speaker's prognostication on...

    Tags: Employees, Education, Government, Elections, Michael Madigan

    10. Apr 26, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. State considers ombudsman for condo disputes

    Illinois homeowners at odds with their community association have little recourse. They can try to resolve the matter with the board, or they can pay an attorney to do it for them. Another option recently was introduced to the General Assembly: HB1293,...

    Tags: Justice System, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia), Elections, Lawyers, Brevard County

    11. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. 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 "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: Employees, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Finance, Michael Madigan

    12. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Madigan pension plan easily passes House panel

    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 raising their retirement age.
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    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, Education, Michael Madigan, Pension and Welfare, John J Cullerton

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