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Gay marriage bill fails to go to vote in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD -- For Illinois' gay marriage proponents, it was supposed to be a historic week culminating in a collective "I do" from Springfield lawmakers. Thousands tuned in to social media and live streams throughout the day Friday, sending tweets...
Tags: Social Issues, Greg Harris, Defense of Marriage Act, Politics, Gay Rights
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Quinn to decide whether birth control must be taught in sex ed classes
— Illinois public schools that teach sex education would be required to provide students information about birth control under a measure sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday. The legislation is a departure from current policy, in which abstinence...
Tags: Linda Holmes, Family Planning, Students, Birth Control, Politics
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Illinois Senate approves gay marriage
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois. The gay marriage measure now goes to the...Tags: Social Issues, Politics, Pat Quinn, Kwame Raoul, Holidays
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Nursing home industry, advocates for elderly wrangle over changes
Though nursing home operators and advocates for seniors have expressed support for an overhaul of Illinois' troubled long-term care system, sharp differences are emerging in Springfield over how much change is needed. The nursing home industry is balking...Tags: Medical Specialization, Lobbying, Jacqueline Y. Collins, Politics, Pat Quinn
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Senate leader counters with union-backed pension plan
SPRINGFIELD — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that'...
Tags: Union (McHenry, Illinois), Linda Holmes, Parties and Movements, Unions, Labor Legislation
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Supporters say they're close to passing gay marriage in Illinois
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January. Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris unveiled plans to take up the measure...Tags: Social Issues, Family, Greg Harris, Chicago Mayor, Politics
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Gay marriage vs. natural law
When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...
Tags: Social Issues, Family, Greg Harris, Church and State Relations, Justice System
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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: Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Issues, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County Government, Parties and Movements
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Glimpses of Illinois Medicaid cuts emerge
Clout StreetGlimpses of a plan to slash spending on the state’s health care program for the poor emerged Wednesday, with preliminary ideas ranging from eliminating a discount prescription program for seniors to stricter eligibility requirements that would leave...Tags: Dale A Righter, Sara Feigenholtz, Regional Authority, Health Insurance, Politics
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Quinn wants deep cuts, $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike for Medicaid
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn today outlined his plan to overhaul the state’s health care system for the poor, an approach that includes a $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes coupled with deep cuts that will sharply curtail services. The governor repeatedly has...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Health Insurance, Unemployment, Politics, Pat Quinn
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On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield
Change of SubjectWhere 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......
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