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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 »
Two Hour Meeting Leaves Pension Reform Unresolved
Nearly a week after last Thursday's legislative session deadline, Illinois officials held another meeting about pension reform, and still came away at an impasse. Read »
Quinn Promises Pension Reform
In a press conference, Gov. Pat Quinn promises to reach an agreement on pension reform, and criticizes the latest gambling expansion bill. Read »
Madigan Drops Effort to Shift Pension Costs
Decision appears to clear the way for a plan to cut pension costs by reducing annual cost-of-living increases for retirees. 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.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
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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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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