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If Lisa Madigan Runs For Governor, Will Her Dad Step Down As House Speaker?
As discussions swirl about who will run for governor next year, one big question is: should Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan choose to challenge Gov. Pat Quinn, will her father, House Speaker Mike Madigan, step down to avoid a possible conflict of interest?
Expert: Redistricting A Big Factor In Democrats’ Wins In Illinois
A local political expert said Wednesday that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s remap of the state’s voting districts proved to be very successful for the Democrats.
Emanuel Vows Full-Court Press On Pension Reform
Faced with an employee pension crisis that could become his biggest challenge, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday he is putting his full force behind getting lawmakers in Springfield to achieve an overhaul of the state’s pension systems.
Illinois Delegates Upbeat About Democratic Convention
On this Labor Day, delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte are preparing for their sessions, which begin tomorrow.
Governor Won’t Launch Pension Reform Push Until Next Month
Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday his grassroots campaign on pension reform is going to have to wait a few weeks, despite his feelings of urgency.
Governor Calls Special Session To Deal With Pension Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn has called for a special session of the Illinois General Assembly next month in an effort to finally reach a consensus on pension reform.
Governor, Legislative Leaders Still Divided On Pension Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn and the state’s four legislative leaders remained split on how to fix the state’s severely underfunded public pension systems, though the governor did signal a shift in philosophy regarding teacher pensions.
Chances For Pension Reform By Midnight Deadline Appear Slim
The chances of making major reforms to the state’s public pension systems appear to be dead in Springfield, at least for now.
Madigan Drops Effort To Shift Teacher Pension Costs To Local Districts
Prospects for pension reform in Illinois improved measurably late Wednesday night, when House Speaker Mike Madigan dropped his proposal to make public schools and state universities pay retirement costs for their employees, rather than the state.
Plan For Longer Yellow Lights At ‘Photo Enforced’ Intersections Stalls In House
A proposal to add an extra second to yellow lights at intersections with red light cameras has stalled in the Illinois House, and prospects for passage anytime soon appear unlikely.
Mayor Emanuel Pushes Pension Reform In Springfield
Mayor Rahm Emanuel went to Springfield on Tuesday to speak to state lawmakers about the need for pension reform at the city and state levels.
House Panel Votes To Strip Free Health Care From Retired State Workers
Illinois’ 78,000 state government retirees could lose their free health care benefits, under a measure headed to the full Illinois House for consideration.
BGA Blasts Pension Sweeteners For Daley, Aldermen
The Better Government Association is denouncing the latest examples of alleged government pension manipulation, uncovered by a Chicago Tribune investigation.
Emanuel, Quinn Call For Major Pension Reform
At a forum hosted by the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn agreed the ticking time bomb of underfunded public employee pensions is threatening to explode – or implode, as the governor put it.
Lawmakers Taking Steps That Could Oust Rep. Smith
The Illinois legislature is moving forward with an investigation of State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), a process that could potentially lead to his ouster from the General Assembly over his arrest on federal bribery charges.
Conservative Group Presents Alternative State Budget Plan
A conservative think tank has proposed an alternative state budget that would cut wages for state employees by 10 percent; require retired workers to pay for their own health care premiums; and force local school districts to fund teacher pensions, instead of the state.
Montana Gov. Joins Illinois Dems At State Fair
A voice from the West fired up Illinois Democrats on their day at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday.
Treasurer, Comptroller Back Down From Plan To Unify Offices
Illinois’ state treasurer and comptroller have given up, at least for now, on the idea of unifying their offices.
Treasurer Encouraged By State Budget Talks
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Tuesday that he’s encouraged by the atmosphere around the Capitol this year as budget negotiations heat up.
Quinn’s School Consolidation Plan Finding Little Support
The ideas of saving state money by combining school districts and eliminating the regional offices of education seem to be on their way to the recycle bin, maybe in the section marked “Easier Said than Done.”
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