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    May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Local Voices: Highland Park and Deerfield

    Letters to the editor from Highland Park and Deerfield residents and officials.
    Letters to the editor from Highland Park and Deerfield residents and officials. Medical marijuana On April 17, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB-001, often referred to as "medical marijuana" legislation, by a vote of 61-57. The...

    Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, John J Cullerton, U.S. Senate, National Rifle Association of America, Finance

    2. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Voice of the People, May. 16

    Lang's language This is in response to "Tribune's pension scold way off mark" (Perspective, May 12), by Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, deputy majority leader of the Illinois House. Lang clearly has spent quite a bit of time polishing his ability to compose his...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois), Politics, Employees, La Grange Park

    3. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Editorial: An independent set of eyes

    In the cold light of day, the 2008 contract between the city of Chicago and Chicago Parking Meters LLC looks a lot like a $1.2 billion payday loan.
    In the cold light of day, the 2008 contract between the city of Chicago and Chicago Parking Meters LLC looks a lot like a $1.2 billion payday loan. That's the apt observation of freshman Ald. Ameya Pawar, 47th, as the City Council prepares to vote on...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Chicago City Hall, Midway Airport, Rahm Emanuel, Richard F. Mell

    4. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Illinois passes law to make Busch divest beer distributorship

    Tribune reporter
    A bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate. Anheuser and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been involved in a string of litigation on this issue since the...

    Tags: Anheuser-Busch, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor

    5. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. How about a Madigan casino plan?

    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. What to do? You add some thematic language that <em>appears</em> to play to his concerns. Then you stubbornly hold tight to ... your special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. That's your priority!
    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a...

    Tags: O'Hare International Airport, Interior Policy, Regional Authority, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice

    6. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Legislators angry at Tribune editorial board over pension reform stance

    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper.
    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper. For years the editorial page has loudly bellowed for and against Illinois pension proposals and petulantly insulted and...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, U.S. Senate

    7. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Private manager may miss state lottery profit goals for 2nd year

    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year &mdash; this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance through April.
    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year — this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance...

    Tags: Mega Millions Lottery, Politics, Powerball Lottery, Pat Quinn, Jack D Franks

    8. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Where pension legislation stands

    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system.
    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system....

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Same-Sex Marriage, Pat Quinn

    9. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. And now for our applause

    For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...

    Tags: Keith Farnham, Elizabeth Hernandez, Barbara Flynn Currie, Politics, James B. Durkin

    10. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Senate passes pension bill, setting up showdown with House

    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer.
    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer. As Senate President John Cullerton hailed...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Matt Murphy, Employees, Parties and Movements

    11. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Illinois Senate passes pension bill, sets up showdown with House

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.
    SPRINGFIELD — Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.   The showdown puts more than 700,...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Employees, Pat Quinn, Teachers

    12. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Medical marijuana bill clears Illinois Senate committee

    SPRINGFIELD --- A key panel of Senate lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that would allow patients with certain illnesses to use marijuana to ease their symptoms.
    Tribune reporter
    SPRINGFIELD --- A key panel of Senate lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that would allow patients with certain illnesses to use marijuana to ease their symptoms.   The measure was approved on a 10-5 vote by the Senate Executive Committee despite...

    Tags: Politics, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Symptoms, Pat Quinn, Executive Branch

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