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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Madigan says universities, community colleges willing to share pension costs

    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday announced that he has struck a preliminary deal with the state's universities and community colleges that will require them to slowly pick up the cost of teacher pensions over several years even as tuition rates continue to rise.
    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday announced that he has struck a preliminary deal with the state's universities and community colleges that will require them to slowly pick up the cost of teacher pensions over several years even as tuition...

    Tags: Politics, Finance, Northbrook, Illinois Governor, Interior Policy

    2. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Knock yourselves out, Senators

    If a good plan for relieving Illinois' pension crisis has momentum, why not offer an inferior proposal that wouldn't do as much good? To that end, Senate President John Cullerton on Monday unveiled another insufficient pension reform bill, this one with the blessing of public employee unions. And no wonder: Cullerton's plan would ask less of their members — but more from taxpayers — than a plan that already passed the House.
    If a good plan for relieving Illinois' pension crisis has momentum, why not offer an inferior proposal that wouldn't do as much good? To that end, Senate President John Cullerton on Monday unveiled another insufficient pension reform bill, this one with...

    Tags: Politics, Employees, Illinois Supreme Court, Health Insurance, Justice System

    3. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Retired teachers threaten to sue over pension changes

    — Senate President John Cullerton says one good reason to support his pension reform plan is that the unions won't sue because they're in on the deal, but already a group of retired teachers is prepared to go to court if the proposal becomes law.
    — Senate President John Cullerton says one good reason to support his pension reform plan is that the unions won't sue because they're in on the deal, but already a group of retired teachers is prepared to go to court if the proposal becomes law....

    Tags: Teachers, Employees, Politics, Trials, Career and Workplace

    4. May 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Illinois pension overhaul aims to stop outsider access

    — For years, the big debate about reforming the state's heavily underfunded pension system has centered on how many billions the state could save and how much money retirees might lose. But the proposal the House passed last week also seeks to stop allowing interlopers who aren't state workers into the taxpayer-supported retirement systems.
    — For years, the big debate about reforming the state's heavily underfunded pension system has centered on how many billions the state could save and how much money retirees might lose. But the proposal the House passed last week also seeks to...

    Tags: Politics, Employees, Career and Workplace, Interior Policy, Tom Cross

    5. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Madigan pension reforms pass House

    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House today approved a far-reaching pension reform plan pushed by Speaker Michael Madigan that is headed for an uncertain fate in the Senate.
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    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House today approved a far-reaching pension reform plan pushed by Speaker Michael Madigan that is headed for an uncertain fate in the Senate. The proposal aims to erase the state's nearly $100 billion pension debt by...

    Tags: Politics, Employees, Career and Workplace, Tom Cross, Interior Policy

    6. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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: Politics, Luis Arroyo, Illinois Governor, Tom Cross, Pension and Welfare

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Madigan: Pension overhaul will pass muster with legislature -- and court

    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday predicted that not only would his sweeping government worker pension overhaul pass the General Assembly, but it would be upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court.
    — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday predicted that not only would his sweeping government worker pension overhaul pass the General Assembly, but it would be upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court. The Democratic speaker's prognostication on...

    Tags: Teachers, Employees, Politics, Career and Workplace, Interior Policy

    8. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Madigan takes charge

    Back in May 2011, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Leader Tom Cross introduced Senate Bill 512, the first stab at comprehensive pension reform that impacted state workers, teachers, university personnel and General Assembly members. The bill quickly lost momentum. Teachers unions colorfully described it as the blood-sucking vampire Dracula, whom they were able to "put back in his coffin."
    Back in May 2011, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Republican Leader Tom Cross introduced Senate Bill 512, the first stab at comprehensive pension reform that impacted state workers, teachers, university personnel and General Assembly members. The bill...

    Tags: Politics, Employees, Finance, Career and Workplace, Daniel Biss

    9. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Madigan pension plan easily passes House panel

    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan easily won committee approval today of his new pension plan that aims to lower the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan easily won committee approval today of his new pension plan that aims to lower the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and...

    Tags: Teachers, Politics, Employees, Northbrook, Illinois Governor

    10. May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Madigan offers broader package of pension changes

    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a new pension plan Tuesday aimed at lowering the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD—House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a new pension plan Tuesday aimed at lowering the state's heavy retirement system debt by scaling back benefits to public employees, taking more from their paychecks and raising their retirement age....

    Tags: Teachers, Employees, Politics, Northbrook, Health Insurance

    11. Apr 26, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  11. State considers ombudsman for condo disputes

    Illinois homeowners at odds with their community association have little recourse. They can try to resolve the matter with the board, or they can pay an attorney to do it for them.
    Illinois homeowners at odds with their community association have little recourse. They can try to resolve the matter with the board, or they can pay an attorney to do it for them. Another option recently was introduced to the General Assembly: HB1293,...

    Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Brevard County, Politics, Sara Feigenholtz

    12. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Illinois could toughen speed rules for school zones

    — The Illinois House has approved legislation that would require drivers to slow to 20 mph in a school zone any time a child is nearby, regardless of whether school is in session.
    — The Illinois House has approved legislation that would require drivers to slow to 20 mph in a school zone any time a child is nearby, regardless of whether school is in session. The measure is aimed at toughening the current school zone law,...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Northbrook, John J Cullerton, Monique D Davis, Illinois Department of Transportation

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