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Talks on Illinois Pension Crisis End Without Deal
Discussions between Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders on Illinois' massive pension crisis have ended without agreement even though at least one major sticking point has been set aside for now. Read »
Quinn Launches Website in Pensions Campaign
Gov. Pat Quinn launched a website Sunday outlining a brief history of public pensions, its fiscal problems and ways to discuss solutions through social media, part of the Chicago Democrat's long-awaited campaign... Read »
Quinn to Announce Grassroots Campaign
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is taking his quest for pension reform to social media. Read »
Quinn Wants Pension Reform by Jan. 9
The governor spoke to reporters in Chicago after launching a new statewide public-private partnership to improve services for veterans. Read »
Quinn Pushes Back Launch of Pension Reform Campaign
Gov. Pat Quinn has again pushed back the timeline for when he'll revealed his so-called grassroots campaign to rally support for an overhaul of Illinois' pension system. Read »
Mark Kirk Calls For Pension Reform
Senator demands legislators find bipartisan solution to state's fiscal crisis. Read »
Quinn Calls Lawmakers to Special Session
Quinn basically wants lawmakers to deal with the same proposals that failed to gain traction during the last session. Read »
County Faces $268M Budget Shortfall
Rollback of former President Todd Stroger’s sales tax increase, decline in court filings, gas and diesel taxes to blame. Read »
Pension Reform Unlikely Soon: Radogno
Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno says she believes Democrats are pushing a plan that would shift some public pension costs from the state to local school districts as a sort of stall tactic. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
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Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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