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Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Chicago pension changes pass in both chambers

By Jamey Dunn The General Assembly today approved legislation to address the funding shortfall in pensions systems for Chicago city worker...

Monday, April 07, 2014

Quinn says gaming expansion talks "on the right path," pans Chicago pension plan

By Jamey Dunn Gov. Pat Quinn today weighed in on some issues potentially facing lawmakers this spring session. The governor had some posi...

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Statehouse roundup

By Jamey Dunn There was plenty going on at the Statehouse today, and it’s only the first week of April. A House committee approved a bill ...

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Quinn signs same-sex marriage bill into law

By Jamey Dunn As Gov. Pat Quinn signed the law legalizing same sex-marriage in Illinois today, supporters clapped, waved rainbow flags, a ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Chicago mayor jumps into Statehouse pension debate

By Jamey Dunn As lawmakers look to scale back retirement benefits for state employees, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked them to also consi...

Monday, June 13, 2011

Quinn signs education reforms

By Jamey Dunn Seniority will play less of a role in the hiring and firing practices of schools, and teachers will face new requirements to...

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