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Quinn: Pension reform before gambling expansion
Clout StreetEfforts by the legislature to expand casino gambling to Chicago and other locations is a secondary issue behind attempts to deal with the state’s unfunded pension liability, Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday. The Democratic governor's comments drew a...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Chicago Tonight (tv program), Pension and Welfare, Illinois Governor
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Seer madness: Readers and I do our duty, predict 2013
Change of SubjectWith the help of several Latin scholars I’ve come up with a fittingly snooty motto for this column’s annual exercise in forecasting the news: Non coniectare imprudentior esset Translation: Not to conjecture is imprudent. Inspiration: “Is... -
Housing issues that bear watching in 2013
The Chicago area's housing market saw the ever-so-small beginnings of a turnaround last year, as excess inventory started to be absorbed and price declines moderated and even showed improvement in some areas. On New Year's Day, the Mortgage Debt...
Tags: Mortgages, Financial and Business Services, New Year's Day, Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn
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Illinois' pension disaster
Shame on the governor, and the leaders and members of the Illinois General Assembly, the fiduciary stewards of the people of the State of Illinois. Once again you have failed in your responsibility. Those of us who can should seriously consider... -
This is not the end of the world, gun-control advocates
Change of SubjectCourt strikes down Illinois' concealed-carry weapons ban The state of Illinois would have to allow ordinary citizens to carry weapons under a federal appeals court ruling issued today, but the judges also gave lawmakers 180 days to put their own...... -
Listen up! Courts are telling Illinois to fix its eavesdropping law
Change of Subject"Is that recording?" asked Lindenhurst police officer Ralph Goar, referring to a pocket video camera resting on the dashboard of motorist Louis Frobe. It was the night of Aug. 15, 2010, and Goar had pulled Frobe over for allegedly driving...... -
CPS boss proposes 5-year moratorium on school closings
Tribune reporterTrying to help sell drastic school closings this year, Chicago Public Schools is planning to commit to a five-year moratorium on shuttering schools starting in fall 2013. New schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the commitment to a moratorium Monday...Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Teaching and Learning, Credit and Debt, Students, Chicago Teachers Union
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Emanuel to unveil new Chicago gun control ordinance
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel today indicated he will put forward his own city gun control ordinance in the next few days after state lawmakers did not reach agreement on the divisive issue. Emanuel refused to give details about what specifically his proposal...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Justice System, Firearms
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Gay marriage, assault weapons ban votes delayed in Illinois Senate
Clout StreetThe Illinois Senate left the State Capitol later today without voting on measures to legalize gay marriage and outlaw assault weapons, leaving the fate of those controversial issues in doubt. A committee advanced the same-sex marriage bill late this...Tags: Family, Politics, Chicago Mayor, Same-Sex Marriage, Interior Policy
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New General Assembly sworn in as full plate looms
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in today, and after the ceremony and celebrations are over, lawmakers will face a full plate of unresolved issues in the month ahead. Democrats now have veto-proof majorities in both the House and...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Justice System, Same-Sex Marriage, Interior Policy
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, beau add a 'wedding' tie to charity line
Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") and partner Justin Mikita have just added a new neck knot to their wildly successful month-and-a-half-old line of jaunty bow ties -- a formal style suitable for wedding wear. The couple...
Tags: Family, Politics, Springfield, Human Rights, Lobbying
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New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law
Tribune reporters— If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...Tags: ABC (tv network), Crime, Law and Justice, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Illegal Immigrants
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