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    Aug 15, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Unions protest Democrats at Illinois State Fair

    SPRINGFIELD — Unity proved to be an elusive commodity for Democrats at their day at the Illinois State Fair today as the party’s key organized labor support bashed Gov. Pat Quinn for his efforts to reform public employee pensions, forego pay raises and close state facilities.
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    SPRINGFIELD — Unity proved to be an elusive commodity for Democrats at their day at the Illinois State Fair today as the party’s key organized labor support bashed Gov. Pat Quinn for his efforts to reform public employee pensions, forego pay...

    Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Interior Policy, Executive Branch

    2. Aug 16, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Illinois Republicans rip Democrats ahead of pension special session

    SPRINGFIELD --- Republicans leaders today wasted no time laying the blame for the state's financial woes at the feet of powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan and his fellow Democrats, saying that now is the time to act like adults and pass sorely needed pension reforms.
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    SPRINGFIELD --- Republicans leaders today wasted no time laying the blame for the state's financial woes at the feet of powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan and his fellow Democrats, saying that now is the time to act like adults and pass sorely...

    Tags: Illinois State Fair, Career and Workplace, Republican Party, Elections, Public Schools

    3. Jul 25, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  3. Answers to the paralyzing questions about school funding fairness

    Change of Subject
    Q: Is it true that the Chicago Public Schools educate about 18 percent of the special-education students enrolled in Illinois' public schools, but receive 29 percent of the grant money earmarked for special education? A: Yes, according to the Illinois.......
    4. Jul 31, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Pension reform elusive in Illinois

    When lawmakers left the Statehouse at the end of May, the problem of fixing the nation's most underfunded state public employee pension system was left unresolved amid myriad political concerns and divides.
    When lawmakers left the Statehouse at the end of May, the problem of fixing the nation's most underfunded state public employee pension system was left unresolved amid myriad political concerns and divides. Despite Gov.Pat Quinn's decision to call...

    Tags: Credit Ratings, Education, CLTV, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice

    5. Jul 2, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Fore!

    When lawmakers fled Springfield on May 31 without fixing the state's pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would bring them back "as soon as possible" to vote on a solution.
    When lawmakers fled Springfield on May 31 without fixing the state's pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would bring them back "as soon as possible" to vote on a solution. One week. Two weeks. Three weeks. Four weeks and counting. The leaders are...

    Tags: Carole Pankau, Kwame Raoul, Terry Link, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections

    6. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Getting past gridlock

    In the next life, whatever that entails, we'll be thrilled if we never have to type the phrase "ruinous Illinois pension crisis." But before we shuffle off what Shakespeare called this mortal coil, writing about our state officials' failure to fix the retirement system that many of them helped drive to destitution is our lot. By their inaction these politicians are dooming not only taxpayers and public-sector retirees, but the financial ability of Illinois to meet its many other needs.
    In the next life, whatever that entails, we'll be thrilled if we never have to type the phrase "ruinous Illinois pension crisis." But before we shuffle off what Shakespeare called this mortal coil, writing about our state officials' failure to fix the...

    Tags: Elections, Republican Party, Regional Authority, Illinois Governor, Parties and Movements

    7. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Water reclamation pension peace could be blueprint for state

    The state's top politicians still can't reach agreement on how to fix Illinois' woefully out-of-whack public employee pension system, but there's an approach to the issue that both Democrats and Republicans have hailed as a model to follow.
    The state's top politicians still can't reach agreement on how to fix Illinois' woefully out-of-whack public employee pension system, but there's an approach to the issue that both Democrats and Republicans have hailed as a model to follow. There's...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Chris Lauzen, Labor Legislation, Executive Branch

    8. May 26, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Illinois House panel votes to cut education funding by 4 percent

    SPRINGFIELD — State funding for schools would drop nearly 4 percent under a measure a House committee approved today.
    Tribune reporter
    SPRINGFIELD — State funding for schools would drop nearly 4 percent under a measure a House committee approved today. The move comes as House Democrats and Republicans seek to address the state’s finances during a session where they’...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Politics, Republican Party, Michael Madigan

    9. May 29, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Illinois pension reform clears first hurdle

    SPRINGFIELD — A pension reform plan that aims to save tens of billions of dollars surfaced at the Capitol today, but questions remain about a controversial provision to shift suburban and Downstate teacher retirement costs onto local school districts.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — A pension reform plan that aims to save tens of billions of dollars surfaced at the Capitol today, but questions remain about a controversial provision to shift suburban and Downstate teacher retirement costs onto local school...

    Tags: Teachers, Pension and Welfare, Politics, Teaching and Learning, Interior Policy

    10. May 31, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Madigan reverses course, paves way for pension reform

    SPRINGFIELD — As lawmakers head toward adjournment tonight, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan paved the way for a comprehensive government worker pension reform plan by dropping his demand that suburban and Downstate school districts pay more toward teacher retirement.
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    SPRINGFIELD — As lawmakers head toward adjournment tonight, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan paved the way for a comprehensive government worker pension reform plan by dropping his demand that suburban and Downstate school districts pay more...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Powerball Lottery, Interior Policy, Executive Branch, Business

    11. Jun 1, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Legislators punt on pension reform but pass gambling expansion

    — State lawmakers spent the final day of the spring session failing to act on the crucial issue of pension reform, instead approving a major gambling expansion that wasn't at the top of the agenda.
    — State lawmakers spent the final day of the spring session failing to act on the crucial issue of pension reform, instead approving a major gambling expansion that wasn't at the top of the agenda. The turn of events dealt a significant blow to...

    Tags: Finance, Health and Safety at School, Terry Link, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections

    12. Jun 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Illinois Supreme Court rejects Republican remap challenge

    The Illinois Supreme Court today rejected a Republican challenge to have the state’s new Democratic-drawn legislative map tossed as unconstitutional.
    Clout Street
    The Illinois Supreme Court today rejected a Republican challenge to have the state’s new Democratic-drawn legislative map tossed as unconstitutional. The remap challenge was decided on a 4-3 party-line decision. In February, House Republican...

    Tags: Christine Radogno, Illinois Supreme Court, Politics, Republican Party, Lemont

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