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Quinn to Unveil Formal Budget With No Tax Hike
The governor addresses lawmakers about his plan Wednesday. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's proposed state budget will not include an income tax hike. But that doesn't mean Quinn has abandoned the idea.
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Chicago Immigrant Advocate Presses Obama
Joshua Hoyt of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights says a meeting Thursday afternoon with president in the White House encourages him.
Posted on 3.11.2010 by
Chip Mitchell
Quinn Tries to Merge Youth Prison System With DCFS
The Department of Juvenile Justice was created about four years ago.
Posted on 3.10.2010 by
Sam Hudzik
Unfiltered: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Delivers Budget Address
Calls for 1% income tax hike to cover education.
Posted on 3.10.2010 by
Ammad Omar
Governor Quinn Proposes One Percent Tax Increase to Cover Education
Gov. Pat Quinn is urging lawmakers to raise income taxes to avoid deep cuts in spending on schools and colleges.
Posted on 3.10.2010 by
Associated Press
Cross Doubts Quinn's Ed Cuts Are For Real
The governor unveils budget plan today.
Posted on 3.10.2010 by
Sam Hudzik
Quinn to Unveil Formal Budget With No Tax Hike
The governor addresses lawmakers about his plan Wednesday. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's proposed state budget will not include an income tax hike. But that doesn't mean Quinn has abandoned the idea.
Posted on 3.10.2010 by
Sam Hudzik
Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon
Former GOP Governor says lawmakers lack political will to pass reform.
Posted on 3.9.2010 by
Ammad Omar
73 Potential Jurors in Case Against Calvin Boender
Jury selection started today in the trial of a Chicago developer accused of bribing an alderman.
Posted on 3.9.2010 by
Tony Arnold
Brady Blames Quinn for U of I Budget Woes
The Republican candidate for Illinois governor is blaming Pat Quinn for the University of Illinois' budget problems.
Posted on 3.9.2010 by
City Room
Mayor Daley Wants Statewide Restrictions on Guns
Mayor Richard Daley's proposing new gun legislation that he wants to see enacted statewide.
Posted on 3.9.2010 by
Tony Arnold
Mayor Daley Says First Lady Maggie is Getting Better
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says his wife is recovering after a medical procedure last week.
Posted on 3.8.2010 by
Tony Arnold
Mayor Daley Proposes Gun Restrictions for all of Illinois
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is proposing some new gun restrictions for Illinois state legislators to discuss.
Posted on 3.8.2010 by
Tony Arnold
How Illinois Corrections Department Would Handle Budget Cuts
Government agencies in Illinois are bracing themselves for possible service cuts.
Posted on 3.8.2010 by
City Room
Watchdog: Chicago Pension Troubles Growing
A local watchdog says trouble continues to grow for Chicago-area public pension funds.
Posted on 3.8.2010 by
City Room
Phil Rock: Free Ryan
The former Illinois Senate president says the former governor should be freed from prison.
Posted on 3.8.2010 by
Sam Hudzik
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