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    Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  1. On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield

    Change of Subject
    Where do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that......
    2. May 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Illinois concealed carry bill stalls

    — The push to pass a more restrictive concealed carry measure stalled late last week as support began to drop off before a key vote in the Illinois Senate.
    — The push to pass a more restrictive concealed carry measure stalled late last week as support began to drop off before a key vote in the Illinois Senate. The legislation represents the latest attempt to address a federal appeals court order...

    Tags: Michael Madigan, Kwame Raoul, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Kimberly Lightford

    3. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Concealed carry rules for Illinois emerge but face uncertain fate

    — A measure spelling out who can carry concealed handguns and where they can carry them emerged Thursday after months of contentious negotiations, a system with one set of rules for violence-plagued Chicago and another for the rest of Illinois.
    — A measure spelling out who can carry concealed handguns and where they can carry them emerged Thursday after months of contentious negotiations, a system with one set of rules for violence-plagued Chicago and another for the rest of Illinois....

    Tags: Politics, McCormick Place, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Local Government

    4. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Illinois looking at different concealed carry rules for Cook County

    SPRINGFIELD — People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to the authors of the proposal.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to the authors of the proposal. The...

    Tags: Springfield, Kwame Raoul, Interior Policy, Tim Bivins, Politics

    5. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois House defeats less restrictive concealed carry bill

    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House Thursday night defeated a concealed weapons proposal favored by gun rights advocates, a setback that could spur negotiations toward finding common ground with lawmakers who back gun control.
    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House Thursday night defeated a concealed weapons proposal favored by gun rights advocates, a setback that could spur negotiations toward finding common ground with lawmakers who back gun control. The legislation...

    Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Personal Weapon Control, Frank J Mautino

    6. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Illinois test vote on concealed carry fails

    SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois House overwhelmingly rejected a concealed carry measure today in an emotional test vote on the controversial gun legislation.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois House overwhelmingly rejected a concealed carry measure today in an emotional test vote on the controversial gun legislation. The legislation emerged in the form of an amendment that was modeled after a highly restrictive...

    Tags: Highwood, Interior Policy, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System

    7. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Tailor concealed carry to Illinois

    I was depressed to hear that state Rep. Kelly Cassidy's, D-Chicago, sensible bill for restrictive concealed carry did not pass the Illinois House this week. But I was happy to hear that Brandon Phelps', D-Harrisburg, very unrestrictive bill did not pass. ...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Hunting, Lobbying, Crime, Law and Justice

    8. May 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. The do-nothing caucus

    Last fall on this page, we endorsed candidates for the Illinois House based largely on their fiscal policies. Illinois is beyond a crisis point; its lawmakers need to find solutions. So:
    Last fall on this page, we endorsed candidates for the Illinois House based largely on their fiscal policies. Illinois is beyond a crisis point; its lawmakers need to find solutions. So: Were candidates willing to enact serious pension reform? Cut state...

    Tags: Butterfly Ballots, Pension and Welfare, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Mike Bost

    9. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Illinois Senate looking at 2-tier concealed carry system

    — People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to authors of the proposal.
    — People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to authors of the proposal. The legislation is aimed at...

    Tags: Kwame Raoul, Springfield, Interior Policy, Politics, Tim Bivins

    10. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. State House gun votes: Lifesaver or stunt?

    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led majority in the Illinois House has voted in favor of banning guns in schools, casinos and on public transit during an unusual debate allowing lawmakers to vote piece by piece on where people should be allowed to carry concealed weapons.
    Tribune reporters
    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led majority in the Illinois House has voted in favor of banning guns in schools, casinos and on public transit during an unusual debate allowing lawmakers to vote piece by piece on where people should be allowed to...

    Tags: Michael Madigan, Democratic Party, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System

    11. Feb 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Speaker Madigan to hold two gun control hearings

    SPRINGFIELD — With Gov. Pat Quinn pressing for tougher gun laws, House Speaker Michael Madigan said today he will hold public hearings about what type of gun proposals Illinois should advance and to deal with a federal court ruling that would allow Illinoisans to carry weapons in public.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — With Gov. Pat Quinn pressing for tougher gun laws, House Speaker Michael Madigan said today he will hold public hearings about what type of gun proposals Illinois should advance and to deal with a federal court ruling that would...

    Tags: Michael Madigan, Politics, Murder, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System

    12. Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Concealed carry: Court strikes down Illinois' 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 version of the law in place.
    Tribune reporters
    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 version of the law in place. In a 2-1 decision that is a major...

    Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Supreme Court, Chicago City Hall, Safety of Citizens

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