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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Illinois 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to governor

    The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph.
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    The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters said increasing the limit would put Illinois in line with neighboring states and help the...

    Tags: Government, Highway Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Governor, Barbara Flynn Currie

    2. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Private manager may miss state lottery profit goals for 2nd year

    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year — this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance through April.
    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year — this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance...

    Tags: Scientific Games Corporation, Illinois Governor, Illinois General Assembly, Executive Branch, Mega Millions Lottery

    3. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois considers extending tax break to small businesses

    Legislators are considering a bill that would expand the scope of the state's main economic development program to small businesses.
    Legislators are considering a bill that would expand the scope of the state's main economic development program to small businesses. House Bill 1336 calls for eliminating a requirement that companies make a capital investment in the state of at least $1...

    Tags: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Governor, Investments, Barbara Flynn Currie, Executive Branch

    4. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. And now for our applause

    For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...

    Tags: Deborah Mell, Michelle Mussman, Renee Kosel, Barbara Flynn Currie, Monique D Davis

    5. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. New Trier officials worried about potential property tax freeze

    The way some local governments ask for property taxes can look a lot like going to a restaurant. When a school district or small municipality orders, they generally choose the biggest, most expensive menu item, regardless of how hungry they are. Their...

    Tags: Local Government, Consumer Confidence, Taxation, Inflation and Deflation, Values

    6. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Schools as polling places may become optional

    State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, who has two school-aged children, said he doesn't like to see open schools used as polling places. "Schools are supposed to be a sanctuary of safety. I go to visit my schools to give talks. … Every time I go,...

    Tags: David Orr , Voting, Elections, Health and Safety at School, Riverside (Cook, Illinois)

    7. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. District 225 reserves on the decline

    Glenbrook High School District 225 is projecting a dip in its fund balance over the next five years that could slip below the amount the district likes to maintain. The current fund balance — or the reserve — is at about 65 percent of what...

    Tags: Consumer Confidence, Taxation, Illinois General Assembly, Finance, Inflation and Deflation

    8. Feb 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Illinois corporate tax credits swelled to $161 million in 2011

    When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select group of companies.
    When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select group of companies. In 2011, businesses were eligible to claim about $161 million in tax credits — double from the...

    Tags: Advanced Training, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Investments, Economic Policy, Unemployment

    9. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Lawmakers leave Springfield without approving pension reform

    State lawmakers adjourned a one-day special session today without approving even a scaled-back version of pension reform.
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    State lawmakers adjourned a one-day special session today without approving even a scaled-back version of pension reform. Prospects for a major breakthrough on an issue were bleak before the House and Senate returned to the Capitol. But even a measure...

    Tags: Republican Party, Illinois Governor, Public Officials, Elections, Democratic Party

    10. Oct 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. $23 million for paid leave

    As state investigators began looking into serious allegations of misconduct involving Renee Thornton in 2007, the human services employee was told to turn in her ID badge, return her office keys and stay home.
    As state investigators began looking into serious allegations of misconduct involving Renee Thornton in 2007, the human services employee was told to turn in her ID badge, return her office keys and stay home. She didn't go back to work for more than...

    Tags: Trials, Finance, Corporate Crime, Collective Contract, Embezzlement

    11. Oct 18, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  11. For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch

    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report.
    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...

    Tags: Lisa Madigan, Michelle Mussman, Republican Party, Joseph Berrios, Elections

    12. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Business incentives transparency bill goes to Gov. Quinn

    A bill that would add transparency to the state's main economic development program was approved by the General Assembly on Friday.
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    A bill that would add transparency to the state's main economic development program was approved by the General Assembly on Friday. The program, known as Economic Development for a Growing Economy, or EDGE, offers tax breaks to companies that create or...

    Tags: Illinois Governor, Companies and Corporations, Executive Branch, Economic Policy, Regional Authority

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State Rep. Jack D. Franks D- Woodstock , at the Illinoi...
(May 25, 2012)
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Illinois Rep. Kenneth Dunkin (D- Chicago ) speaks to Re...
(January 5, 2011)
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(May 30, 2009)
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