Illinois General Assembly
Democrats Keep Control Of General Assembly
Democrats have retained control of both houses of the Illinois General Assembly.
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.
Report: Many Lawmakers Played Favorites With Legislative Scholarships
If you had any doubts state lawmakers played favorites when awarding free state college scholarships over the years, doubt no more.
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.
Illinois Republicans: Dem Majority Got Labor ‘Payoff’ To Block Pension Reform
Just follow the money, GOP state chairman Pat Brady tells CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
No High Hopes For Last-Ditch Hearing On Pension Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn made a last-ditch push for state lawmakers in Springfield to pass pension reform, but the effort failed Friday.
Expulsion Vote Coming Friday For Rep. Derrick Smith
A vote is coming Friday that could expel Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) from the General Assembly.
State Worker Retirements Surging Amid Pension Reform Talk
With state lawmakers trying to hash out comprehensive pension reform by the end of the year, Illinois state workers are retiring in record numbers to make sure they preserve their existing benefits.
Walter’s Perspective: No Sympathy For Lawmakers’ Special Session
OMG, have you heard about it? Gov. Pat Quinn is calling the General Assembly into special session to work on the pension crisis in Illinois.
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.
Free Rides On Mass Transit May End For Everyone
The free ride on mass transit in Illinois may soon be over for everyone.
Bill For New Casinos Soon To Land On Quinn’s Desk
A bill that would create five new casinos in Illinois will likely land on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk by the end of the month.
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.
State Lawmakers To Weigh Adding An Online Lottery Game, Giving Up A State Park
Only three days remain in the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session. As WBBM Newsradio’s Alex Degman reports, those days should be busy.
Quinn Urges Business Leaders To Help Push For Medicaid, Pension Reforms
Gov. Pat Quinn is enlisting the support of Chicago’s business community to sell his Medicaid and pension reform plans to state lawmakers before the Legislature adjourns at the end of this month.
Quinn: Lawmakers Must ‘Show Some Fortitude’ On Pension, Medicaid Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn was back in Springfield Tuesday night, dealing with the state’s pension and Medicaid problems. He said lawmakers must “show some fortitude” and come up with major pension and Medicaid reforms this spring.
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.
Lawmakers Propose Measure To Eliminate Redundant, Outdated Laws
Some Illinois lawmakers say it’s time for some spring cleaning when it comes to the state’s laws.
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.
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