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    Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Editorial: The obstructionists, Part 4

    Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley, who's exploring a run for governor, took a stab at Illinois' pension stalemate Monday. He had some good ideas for how Gov. Pat Quinn could force the issue — starting with a promise to veto any faux pension reform that doesn't get the job done.
    Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley, who's exploring a run for governor, took a stab at Illinois' pension stalemate Monday. He had some good ideas for how Gov. Pat Quinn could force the issue — starting with a promise to veto any faux...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Government, Mike Fortner, Kimberly Lightford, Jacqueline Y. Collins

    2. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Editorial: Sen. McCarter, Sen. McCann, why are you crushing Illinois?

    Republican state Sens. <strong>Kyle McCarter</strong> and <strong>Sam McCann</strong>, who represent central and southern Illinois, describe themselves as fiscal conservatives. Elected and re-elected with help from tea party supporters, they've solemnly promised to get Springfield spending under control.
    Republican state Sens. Kyle McCarter and Sam McCann, who represent central and southern Illinois, describe themselves as fiscal conservatives. Elected and re-elected with help from tea party supporters, they've solemnly promised to get Springfield...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, Republican Party, Politics, Michael Madigan

    3. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Quinn to decide whether birth control must be taught in sex ed classes

    &mdash; 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.
    — 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: Pat Quinn, Teaching and Learning, Politics, Health and Safety at School, Government

    4. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

    SPRINGFIELD --- The Senate today approved legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses, sending the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn.
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    SPRINGFIELD --- The Senate today approved legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses, sending the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn. The issue pitted supporters arguing for compassion for those...

    Tags: Politics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Multiple Sclerosis, Government, Medical Marijuana Therapy

    5. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois Senate approves gay marriage

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine&rsquo;s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois.
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    SPRINGFIELD — 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: Slavery, Pat Quinn, Social Issues, Laws, William R. Haine

    6. Nov 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. For Illinois Republicans, the gloom settles in

    A day after suffering devastating election losses up and down the state, Illinois Republicans could point to one bright spot: Barack Obama's name won't ever be on the ballot again.
    A day after suffering devastating election losses up and down the state, Illinois Republicans could point to one bright spot: Barack Obama's name won't ever be on the ballot again. In 2004 as a U.S. Senate candidate, in 2008 as a presidential contender...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Darin LaHood, Michael Madigan, Government, Jim Edgar

    7. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Republican Sen. Christine Radogno will continue in post for 2 more years

    Republican Sen. Christine Radogno of Lemont survived a challenge Wednesday night and will continue as Senate GOP leader for two more years.
    Tribune reporter
    Republican Sen. Christine Radogno of Lemont survived a challenge Wednesday night and will continue as Senate GOP leader for two more years. Senate Republicans lost five seats in this month's election, dropping their numbers to 19, compared to 40...

    Tags: Tom Cross, Republican Party, Christine Radogno, John J Cullerton, Politics

    8. Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  8. On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield

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    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......
    9. May 19, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  9. Democrats release legislative redistricting maps

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    UPDATED at 2:24 p.m. with Cullerton, Radogno reaction; originally posted by Rick Pearson at 10:08 a.m. The Democrats who control the state Senate released their proposed map of new legislative boundaries today -- a redistricting plan that is likely to.......
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