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Cardinal George: Bishops Should Be Able To Lobby
It’s been a year of ups and downs, highs and lows, for Chicago’s Francis Cardinal George. He talks with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
Walter’s Perspective: Get Ready For More Corporations Demanding Handouts
CHICAGO (CBS) – Imagine, tonight, just try to imagine the corporations in Illinois that are planning to join the Sears and the Chicago Mercantile blackmail team, thinking: “Now, it’s OUR turn. Give us a tax […]
Officials Mark Veterans Day Amid Changes In The Military
Gov. Quinn, Mayor Emanuel and Sen. Dick Durbin were all on hand Friday for the annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Soldier Field, where changes in the military were very much on the minds of many former service members.
Advocates For Disabled Hail State’s Decision To Close 2 Institutions
Gov. Quinn says budget problems leave him no choice and he’ll have to close two living centers that care for people with disabilities. But many living with disabilities say they want them closed, CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports.
Quinn Overhauls Ill. Gaming Board
Gov. Pat Quinn is replacing everyone on the Illinois Gaming Board except the chairman, an advocate for strong regulation of gambling.
Gov. Quinn Visits ‘Superman’ Set To Tout Illinois Movie Industry
Gov. Quinn visited the downtown Chicago set of the Superman movie “Man of Steel” to tout the Illinois film industry.
Is Quinn Reneging On Bears-Packers Bet With Wisconsin?
It’s not just Illinois state workers who claim Gov. Pat Quinn isn’t following through on a deal. Wisconsin is still waiting on Quinn to honor the bet he lost when the Chicago Bears fell to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game months ago.
Quinn Slashes Budget, Invites Lawmakers To Negotiate
Gov. Pat Quinn signed off on the state budget late Thursday night, mere hours before the fiscal year ended, but not before making a few changes affecting, among other things, education.
New Law Bars Politicians From Putting Their Names On State Signs
The new law prohibiting elected officials’ names on state signs was inspired by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had a tendency to plaster his moniker on tollway signs.
Quinn: Construction Jobs, Projects In Jeopardy
Construction projects are in jeopardy and tens of thousands of jobs hang in the balance because state lawmakers failed to approve funding on capital projects, Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday.
Quinn Signs Democrat-Drawn Remap Of Legislative Districts
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed legislation for a redistricting map that will make life tougher for Illinois Republicans over the next 10 years.
Quinn Announces $1.25 Million Expenditure To Study Bullet Trains For Illinois
The state of Illinois will spend $1.25 million to study whether bullet trains could one day whisk passengers between Chicago and Champaign-Urbana in less than an hour.
Senate Sends New Congressional Districts To Quinn
The Democrat-controlled Illinois Senate has approved new congressional districts that try to erase Republicans election gains.
Democratic Remap Moves Closer To Governor’s Desk
The re-drawing of the map is almost done in Illinois, and the state Senate is expected to vote on new Congressional lines today.
Quinn, Emanuel To Discuss Particulars Of Proposed Chicago Casino
Gov. Pat Quinn supports the idea of a Chicago casino, but warned state lawmakers against larding up legislation with all kinds of gambling expansions.
Quinn To Fight Efforts To Pass Concealed-Carry Gun Law
Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday vowed to fight any type of legislation that would allow Illinoisans to carry concealed weapons in public.
Free Rides For Seniors To End Labor Day
The free ride will come to an end late this summer for more than 260,000 Chicago-area senior citizens.
Cash-Strapped Ill. Government Moving Ahead With Peotone Land Buys
State government is still awash in red ink, but Gov. Pat Quinn is adamant that a capital project to develop a south suburban airport will move forward.
Illinois Losing More Jobs Amid Caterpillar Inc.’s Concerns
A company in Blue Island is shipping off part of its operations — and 250 jobs — to Indiana as Big Yellow complains to Gov. Pat Quinn about an anti-business climate here.
Regional Superintendents Fight Proposed Budget Cuts
Gov. Pat Quinn estimates eliminating regional offices of education can save Illnois $14 million per year, but the superintendents say they provide vital services.
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