John Cullerton
Expert: Cullerton, Madigan Can’t Afford To Back Down In Pension Crisis
It’s a big week in Springfield, with lawmakers preparing for a special session on pension reform this Wednesday. It’s likely to be a tense day, with two of the state’s most powerful legislators trying to protect their reputations, reports WBBM’s John Waelti.
Cullerton: Candidates For Governor Should Be Honest About Income Tax
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says it’s time to honestly face the future…about a tax cut that lies ahead, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Quinn To Meet With Madigan, Cullerton On Monday
Governor Quinn has finally connected with House Speaker Mike Madigan to discuss pensions…and WBBM’s Bob Roberts reports that he’s hoping for more progress next week.
Quinn Calls Out Legislative Leaders Over Pension Inaction
Gov. Pat Quinn has called out the state’s top two Democratic legislative leaders over the General Assembly’s inaction on pension reform.
Quinn Meets With Legislative Leaders Over Pension Reform, But No Deal
Saturday, Governor Pat Quinn and all four legislative leaders met behind closed doors to try and finally hammer out a pension reform deal.
State Senate Panel OKs Licenses For Illegal Immigrants
The Senate Executive Committee voted 12-2 to advance the plan.
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.
Son Of Senate President John Cullerton Allegedly Threatened Bouncer
The son of Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is in trouble again, charged with threatening a bouncer at a Wicker Park neighborhood bar on Sunday night.
Senate Leader Wants To Legalize Online Poker
According to a report, Senate President John Cullerton discussed the idea of making Illinois an Internet gambling hub, suggesting the state could organize a major online poker game and gain worldwide popularity.
Cullerton Does About-Face, Calls For Abolishing Legislative Scholarships
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) has done an about face, and now recommends abolishing state scholarships awarded by state lawmakers.
Gov. Quinn: Fix Pensions ‘Once And For All’
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pledged Tuesday to reform the public employee pension system “once and for all” this spring.
Cullerton Calls For Debt Restructuring For State’s Unpaid Bills
State revenues have increased this fiscal year, but there are still billions of dollars in backlogged bills to contend with.
Cullerton Hopes To Tackle State’s Pension Liabilities
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) wants to tackle the state’s largest financial burden – unfunded pension liabilities – during the upcoming spring legislative session.
Lawmaker In Report: Don’t Expect Statewide Cell Phone Ban Anytime Soon
A statewide ban on cell phone use while driving could change your commute forever, but state Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says it won’t be happening yet.
Illinois Lawmakers’ Final Veto Session Mostly Lands With A Thud
In the one-day return to Springfield for the Illinois General Assembly, the only big accomplishment was the seemingly minor shift of money to keep seven state facilities alive for the last seven months of the fiscal year.
Quinn Stands By Opposition To Gambling Plan
Gov. Pat Quinn said Saturday that he won’t sign off on a gambling expansion bill until lawmakers “get it right.”
Bill Would Cut Corporate Taxes For CME, CBOE
The Illinois General Assembly got an early start on a plan to try to keep Chicago’s two financial exchange companies in the state Monday, just ahead of today’s opening of the fall veto session.
Illinois’ Overdue Bills Reach More Than $6 Billion
The state is more than $4.5 billion behind in payments to doctors, hospitals, school districts, universities and businesses, according to state Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.
Report: Cullerton Moves To Repeal Video Poker Law
In a surprise move, Senate President John Cullerton Wednesday took steps to gut the controversial 2009 state law that authorized video gambling machines in bars and restaurants throughout the state, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Cullerton: Time To Tax Retirement Benefits
People might think their retirement benefits are safe from taxes, but that may not be the case for long.
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