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    Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Legislators give go-ahead to new Elgin-O'Hare toll road

    Amid the divisiveness this spring over pension reform and casino gambling, legislators managed to agree overwhelmingly on at least one thing: The Chicago area needs a new toll road.
    Amid the divisiveness this spring over pension reform and casino gambling, legislators managed to agree overwhelmingly on at least one thing: The Chicago area needs a new toll road. With little more than a dozen "no" votes — mostly from...

    Tags: O'Hare International Airport, Labor Legislation, Elgin, Small Businesses, Chicago Mayor

    2. Jun 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Illinois lawmakers strike out on pensions

    Springfield -- Illinois Democrats who control the Capitol once again perfected the end-of-session meltdown, failing to approve major changes to a government worker retirement system that's gobbling up more and more of the budget and approaching $100 billion in debt.
    Springfield -- Illinois Democrats who control the Capitol once again perfected the end-of-session meltdown, failing to approve major changes to a government worker retirement system that's gobbling up more and more of the budget and approaching $100...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Barack Obama, Michael Madigan, Health Insurance, Matt Murphy

    3. May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to governor

    The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph.
    Clout Street
    The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters said increasing the limit would put Illinois in line with neighboring states and help the...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Motorvehicle Accidents, Illinois Department of Transportation, Transportation Accidents, Highway Transportation

    4. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. New Trier officials worried about potential property tax freeze

    The way some local governments ask for property taxes can look a lot like going to a restaurant. When a school district or small municipality orders, they generally choose the biggest, most expensive menu item, regardless of how hungry they are. Their...

    Tags: Justice System, Values, Religion and Belief, Local Government, Politics

    5. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Schools as polling places may become optional

    State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, who has two school-aged children, said he doesn't like to see open schools used as polling places. "Schools are supposed to be a sanctuary of safety. I go to visit my schools to give talks. … Every time I go,...

    Tags: Voting, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois Elections, Elections

    6. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. District 225 reserves on the decline

    Glenbrook High School District 225 is projecting a dip in its fund balance over the next five years that could slip below the amount the district likes to maintain. The current fund balance — or the reserve — is at about 65 percent of what...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Prices, Illinois General Assembly, Politics

    7. Feb 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Illinois corporate tax credits swelled to $161 million in 2011

    When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select group of companies. In 2011, businesses were eligible to claim about $161 million in tax credits — double from the...

    Tags: Boeing Co., Unemployment, Executive Branch, Justice System, Illinois Governor

    8. Oct 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. $23 million for paid leave

    As state investigators began looking into serious allegations of misconduct involving Renee Thornton in 2007, the human services employee was told to turn in her ID badge, return her office keys and stay home.
    As state investigators began looking into serious allegations of misconduct involving Renee Thornton in 2007, the human services employee was told to turn in her ID badge, return her office keys and stay home. She didn't go back to work for more than...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Economy, Business and Finance, Lawyers, Finance, Career and Workplace

    9. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Lawmakers leave Springfield without approving pension reform

    State lawmakers adjourned a one-day special session today without approving even a scaled-back version of pension reform.
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    State lawmakers adjourned a one-day special session today without approving even a scaled-back version of pension reform. Prospects for a major breakthrough on an issue were bleak before the House and Senate returned to the Capitol. But even a measure...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Democratic Party, Elaine Nekritz, Michael Madigan, Career and Workplace

    10. Oct 18, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch

    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report.
    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Michael Madigan, Michelle Mussman, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Foods and Beverages

    11. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Business incentives transparency bill goes to Gov. Quinn

    A bill that would add transparency to the state's main economic development program was approved by the General Assembly on Friday.
    Chicago Tribune reporter
    A bill that would add transparency to the state's main economic development program was approved by the General Assembly on Friday. The program, known as Economic Development for a Growing Economy, or EDGE, offers tax breaks to companies that create or...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Chicago Tribune, Companies and Corporations

    12. Jun 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Broadcast museum opens with question about $6 million state jobs grant

    Two years after a $6 million jobs grant from the state jump-started construction on its new building, the Museum of Broadcast Communications has a lot to show for it: 18,000 square feet of television and radio exhibits, recordings and memorabilia that will open to the public Wednesday.
    Two years after a $6 million jobs grant from the state jump-started construction on its new building, the Museum of Broadcast Communications has a lot to show for it: 18,000 square feet of television and radio exhibits, recordings and memorabilia that...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Edgar Bergen, Museums, Services and Shopping, Executive Branch

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