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    May 16, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. April income tax collections climb in many states, but may be a blip

    (Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as a still-shaky economy, tax cuts in some states and federal budget woes could team up to depress revenue growth.
    Reuters
    (Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as a still-shaky economy, tax cuts in some states and federal budget woes could team up to...

    Tags: Finance, National Government, Executive Branch, Taxation, Personal Income

    2. May 16, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. Illinois income tax collections rise 33% in April

    Illinois income tax collections jumped 33 percent, to $3.14 billion, last month, according to a legislative commission report.
    Reuters
    Illinois income tax collections jumped 33 percent, to $3.14 billion, last month, according to a legislative commission report. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability warned that Illinois' jobless rate, which at 9.5 percent in March...

    Tags: National Government, Finance, Executive Branch, Taxation, Personal Income

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. DePaul arena part of Emanuel's $300 million in projects

    Beginning the second half of his term this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel moved to shift the civic conversation away from questions of crime and school closings toward a roster of publicly funded tourism projects, including a DePaul basketball arena at McCormick Place, that he says can propel Chicago's stature as a business and leisure destination.
    Beginning the second half of his term this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel moved to shift the civic conversation away from questions of crime and school closings toward a roster of publicly funded tourism projects, including a DePaul basketball arena at...

    Tags: Finance, Interior Policy, Navy Pier, College Basketball, Politics

    4. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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: Education, Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Schools, Northbrook

    5. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois could allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries

    Gov. Pat Quinn and other prospective governor candidates next year might be targeting a new voting group during the Democratic and Republican primary elections: 17-year-olds.
    Clout Street
    Gov. Pat Quinn and other prospective governor candidates next year might be targeting a new voting group during the Democratic and Republican primary elections: 17-year-olds. The Senate on Wednesday sent to the governor a measure to allow 17-year-olds...

    Tags: Primaries, Dale A Righter, Executive Branch, Terry Link, Elections

    6. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Illinois poised to let 17-year-olds vote in primaries

    — Gov. Pat Quinn and other prospective governor candidates might be targeting a new voting group during the primary elections next year: 17-year-olds.
    — Gov. Pat Quinn and other prospective governor candidates might be targeting a new voting group during the primary elections next year: 17-year-olds. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 43-9 to allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries, but only if they...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Lincolnshire, Politics, Voting, Pat Quinn

    7. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. DePaul arena would anchor event center near McCormick Place, source says

    Convention officials are close to unveiling plans for an arena to house the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team, two hotels and an array of restaurants and entertainment venues next to the McCormick Place convention campus, with an announcement expected this week.
    Convention officials are close to unveiling plans for an arena to house the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team, two hotels and an array of restaurants and entertainment venues next to the McCormick Place convention campus, with an announcement...

    Tags: Finance, Near South Side, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Michael Madigan, Pat Quinn

    8. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Tribune poll: Support remains tepid for Chicago casino

    Chicago voters remain lukewarm to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's push for a city casino and aren't sold on his plan to put slot machines at the airports, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll found.
    Chicago voters remain lukewarm to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's push for a city casino and aren't sold on his plan to put slot machines at the airports, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll found. The results come as the mayor presses for the third straight year to get the...

    Tags: Gambling, Executive Branch, Gold Coast, Casino and Gambling Industry, Transportation Industry

    9. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. 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: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Career and Workplace, Same-Sex Marriage, Illinois General Assembly, Interior Policy

    10. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Illinois passes law to make Busch divest beer distributorship

    A bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate.
    Tribune reporter
    A bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate. Anheuser and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been involved in a string of litigation on this issue since the...

    Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Anheuser-Busch, Pat Quinn

    11. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Mexican official pitches business in Chicago

    Although news about Mexico is focused on immigration reform and border security, the country remains a leading trade partner for the U.S. and an increasingly important one for Illinois. During a visit to Chicago this week, the secretary for economic...

    Tags: Mexico, Caterpillar Inc., Water, Mexico City, Lisle

    12. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Slot machines on the brain for those at Arlington track on opening day

    About a hundred people peered out from the stands on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse Friday afternoon -- the festive atmosphere coming at a time when the park continues its battle to get slot machines, a change it calls crucial for its survival.
    About a hundred people peered out from the stands on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse Friday afternoon -- the festive atmosphere coming at a time when the park continues its battle to get slot machines, a change it calls crucial for its...

    Tags: Arlington Park, Executive Branch, Illinois General Assembly, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics

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