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    Apr 11, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  1. Open thread: The weeks in review

    Change of Subject
    Going forward the "Weeks in Review" posts will also serve as an open comment thread on news events of the past week that either didn't get discussed on the blog or didn't get discussed enough in your opinion. You can......
    2. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Senate swings, misses on sweeping pension overhaul

    — State lawmakers continued to dance around the question of how to fix the state's heavily indebted government worker pension system Wednesday, with the latest two-step unfolding in the Illinois Senate.
    — State lawmakers continued to dance around the question of how to fix the state's heavily indebted government worker pension system Wednesday, with the latest two-step unfolding in the Illinois Senate. A comprehensive measure aimed at erasing the...

    Tags: Health Insurance, Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Pat Quinn, Interior Policy

    3. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois Senate approves gay marriage

    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois. The gay marriage measure now goes to the...

    Tags: Dale A Righter, Tim Bivins, Toi Hutchinson, Pat Quinn, Jesse Jackson

    4. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Bill to limit end-of-career pension spikes awaits governor's signature

    For decades, state lawmakers have drawn criticism when they leave the Legislature and take another government gig with a fat salary that greatly boosts their public pensions, but soon the state might be on the hook for less of those retirement costs for a...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Pat Quinn, Government, Matt Murphy, Politics

    5. Jul 2, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Fore!

    When lawmakers fled Springfield on May 31 without fixing the state's pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would bring them back "as soon as possible" to vote on a solution.
    When lawmakers fled Springfield on May 31 without fixing the state's pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would bring them back "as soon as possible" to vote on a solution. One week. Two weeks. Three weeks. Four weeks and counting. The leaders are...

    Tags: Toi Hutchinson, Pat Quinn, Interior Policy, Carole Pankau, Politics

    6. Jun 22, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Quinn signs new prisoner early-release law

    Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed a measure into law that revives good time credit for non-violent offenders who complete drug treatment, job training or rehabilitation programs while behind bars.
    Tribune reporter
    Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed a measure into law that revives good time credit for non-violent offenders who complete drug treatment, job training or rehabilitation programs while behind bars. The move comes more than two years after Quinn suspended...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Primaries, Elections, Illinois Governor, Politics

    7. Mar 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Illinois pension reform measure passes House

    SPRINGFIELD — A local government that gives an ex-lawmaker a fat paycheck would have to pick up the costs of any automatic increase in his state pension under a proposal the House passed overwhelmingly Thursday.
    SPRINGFIELD — A local government that gives an ex-lawmaker a fat paycheck would have to pick up the costs of any automatic increase in his state pension under a proposal the House passed overwhelmingly Thursday. House Republican leader Tom Cross of...

    Tags: Health Insurance, John E. Bradley, Interior Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace

    8. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
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    9. Jan 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Quinn signs landmark pension abuse reforms into law

    — Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday signed into law a major crackdown on lucrative public pension abuses that saw top union officials land hefty retirement packages, double dip and substitute teach for one day but win benefits for life.
    — Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday signed into law a major crackdown on lucrative public pension abuses that saw top union officials land hefty retirement packages, double dip and substitute teach for one day but win benefits for life. "The pension...

    Tags: Entertainment, Finance, Interior Policy, Pat Quinn, Economy, Business and Finance

    10. Jan 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Quinn signs public pension overhaul

    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a major crackdown on lucrative public pension abuses that saw top union officials land hefty retirement packages, double dip and substitute teach for one day but win benefits for life.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a major crackdown on lucrative public pension abuses that saw top union officials land hefty retirement packages, double dip and substitute teach for one day but win benefits for life. "The pension...

    Tags: Entertainment, Finance, Interior Policy, Pat Quinn, Economy, Business and Finance

    11. Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  11. On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield

    Change of Subject
    Where do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that......
    12. Oct 15, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Readers told the Tribune this wasn't fair

    It’s the old saying: The numbers don’t lie.
    It’s the old saying: The numbers don’t lie. One look at the fare increases that were proposed by Metra’s staff last month, and it was clear that something was out of kilter. Metra riders pay by distance traveled. Why should riders...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Facebook, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Media Industry, Democratic Party

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