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    May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. 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: Rahm Emanuel, Politics, O'Hare International Airport, Government, Organized Crime

    2. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. 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: Voting, Skokie, Elections, Justice System, Louis I Lang

    3. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. 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: Jack D Franks, Marengo, Powerball Lottery, Government, Politics

    4. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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: Same-Sex Marriage, Politics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Labor Legislation, John J Cullerton

    5. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. 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: Parties and Movements, Employees, Elections, Politics, Government

    6. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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: Employees, Government, Politics, John J Cullerton, Labor Legislation

    7. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. ComEd rate hike request would add $6 to monthly bills

    Commonwealth Edison said Monday that it will charge $6 more per month on average to deliver electricity to utility customers beginning in 2014 as a result of higher transmission costs and expenses it has incurred to modernize the electrical grid.
    Tribune reporter
    Commonwealth Edison said Monday that it will charge $6 more per month on average to deliver electricity to utility customers beginning in 2014 as a result of higher transmission costs and expenses it has incurred to modernize the electrical grid. In a...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor

    8. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. 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: Symptoms, Executive Branch, Politics, Government, Pat Quinn

    9. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Oak Park changes law so new president can take office

    Oak Park officially has a new village president, but only after trustees voted to change a local liquor policy that created an obstacle between the office and the candidate voters elected.
    Oak Park officially has a new village president, but only after trustees voted to change a local liquor policy that created an obstacle between the office and the candidate voters elected. Anan Abu-Taleb, who won the election April 9 over former...

    Tags: Justice System, Politics, Government, Pat Quinn, Crime, Law and Justice

    10. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Voice of the People, May. 02

    Postpone school closures The proposal to close 54 Chicago Public Schools is dangerous and ill-conceived. It will damage the schools it closes and the schools that receive students from the closed schools. In defending the closings, CPS made many...

    Tags: Highway Transportation, Sugar Grove, School Examinations, Chicago Public Schools, Students

    11. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel

    &mdash; A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday.
    — A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...

    Tags: Elections, Government, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Illinois Governor

    12. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Like federal, like state

    So the Illinois legislature is now considering a bill to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on interstate highways and toll ways.  It’s sad to note that, in these times of financial crisis, so aptly illustrated by numerous Tribune editorials, the...

    Tags: Glen Ellyn

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