Thursday, August 29, 2013

House Republicans pick new leader

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Western Springs Republican Rep. Jim Durkin By Jamey Dunn Illinois House Republicans chose Western Springs Rep. Jim Durkin as their new ...
Monday, August 26, 2013

Union leaders blast new pension framework

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By Jamey Dunn Union leaders today publicly rejected a public pension reform outline that a special legislative committee is considering. ...
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Friday, August 23, 2013

Quinn signs liability protections for landowners

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By Jamey Dunn Gov. Pat Quinn today signed a law that could open up more land to the public for recreation. Senate Bill 1042 will limit t...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

House minority leader considering run for treasurer

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By Jamey Dunn House Minority Leader Tom Cross is mulling a run for state treasurer. Cross was considering running for attorney general but...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Quinn signs bill to increase speed limit to 70 mph

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By Jamey Dunn  Despite opposition from members of his own administration, Gov. Pat Quinn approved increasing the speed limit on some state...
Friday, August 16, 2013

Quinn signs ban on drivers using handheld cell phones

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By Jamey Dunn Starting next year, drivers will have to put down their cell phones before they get behind the wheel. Gov. Pat Quinn today...
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Republican candidates highlight what they hope are winning qualities

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By Jamey Dunn Republican candidates for governor touted their electability at political events centered on the state fair today. Four ca...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Democrats insist party unity remains, even as tradition is broken

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By Jamey Dunn Illinois Democrats stuck to the script of party unity today during annual political events centered on the state fair, even ...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Feds to bring more oversight to Metra

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By Jamey Dunn The federal government will provide more oversight for Chicago’s commuter rail service as the number of board members dwindl...
Thursday, August 08, 2013

Former Public Health chief of staff charged with corruption

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By Jamey Dunn An indictment released today alleges that the former chief of staff for the Illinois Department of Public Health accepted br...
Monday, August 05, 2013

Quinn wants state to play a larger role in oversight of Metra and RTA

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By Jamey Dunn Gov. Pat Quinn said today that he wants to present lawmakers with a plan to address oversight at Metra and the Regional Tran...
Thursday, August 01, 2013

Quinn signs off on medical marijuana

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By Jamey Dunn Illinois became the 19th state to legalize medical marijuana today as Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation that proponents say ...
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Lt. Gov. Simon enters race for state comptroller

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By Jamey Dunn Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon kicked off her campaign for state comptroller with a series of evens throughout the state today. Sim...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Legislative leaders sue over pay freeze

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By Jamey Dunn  Democratic legislative leaders filed a lawsuit today to halt Gov. Pat Quinn’s move to suspend lawmakers’ pay until a pensio...
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Topinka says she cannot pay lawmakers

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By Jamey Dunn Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka said today that without intervention from lawmakers or a judge, she cannot pay legisl...
Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Obama keys Illinois speech on renewing the middle class

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By Jamey Dunn GALESBURG  —  President Barack Obama kicked off a speaking tour today meant to shift focus to economic issues in Galesburg, ...
Monday, July 22, 2013

Quinn approves key piece of federal health care plan

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By Jamey Dunn Illinois took a major step today toward implementing federal health care reform law when Gov. Pat Quinn signed a substantial...
Friday, July 19, 2013

Madigan encourages investigation of ex-Metra chief's clout claims

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By Jamey Dunn In the wake of the legislature’s inspector general announcing an investigation into whether Illinois House Speaker Michael M...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Madigan's announcement ripples the political pond

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By Jamey Dunn Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s decision to seek reelection instead of running for governor will have a ripple effect on the...