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    Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Real pension reform

    Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross, R-Plainfield, and Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Buffalo Grove, recently wrote that it is time to “set aside our differences and work together” on pension reform ("Working together on pension reform," Guest...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Investments, 401K, Government

    2. Apr 15, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. Legislation proposed for speed limit laws near schools

    There is no mistaking Illinois for Kansas when it comes to driver behavior around children, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz says.
    There is no mistaking Illinois for Kansas when it comes to driver behavior around children, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz says. "I grew up in Kansas. Everybody slowed down for school zones,'' said Nekritz, a Democrat from Northbrook who has lived in...

    Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Chicago Police Department, Health and Safety at School, Disasters and Accidents, Michigan Avenue

    3. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois bill to reduce flame retardants fizzles in committee

    As nearly a dozen states consider legislation that would ban toxic flame retardants, Illinois apparently will remain on the sidelines of a growing debate about chemicals linked to cancer, developmental problems and impaired fertility.
    As nearly a dozen states consider legislation that would ban toxic flame retardants, Illinois apparently will remain on the sidelines of a growing debate about chemicals linked to cancer, developmental problems and impaired fertility. On a 10-5 vote,...

    Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Chemical Industry, Agriculture, Jerry Brown, Science and Technology

    4. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Quinn blames lawmakers for inaction on pension reform

    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn chastised lawmakers for failing to pass cost-cutting changes to the government worker retirement system, then dangled the possibility that he'd drop his long-running opposition to a major gambling expansion to get a pension deal done.
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    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn chastised lawmakers for failing to pass cost-cutting changes to the government worker retirement system, then dangled the possibility that he'd drop his long-running opposition to a major gambling expansion to get a...

    Tags: Montgomery (Kane, Illinois), Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Michael Madigan, Justice System

    5. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. New pension reform plan surfaces in Springfield

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    SPRINGFIELD — The top House Republican and a key House Democrat unveiled a pension proposal today that would require state workers, teachers and others under state retirement plans to work longer, chip in more from their paychecks and scales back...

    Tags: Public Employees, Interior Policy, Career and Workplace, Politics, Michael Madigan

    6. Jan 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. No vote on Illinois House pension plan today

    The Illinois House adjourned for the day without voting on a major government worker pension overhaul, casting grave doubt on the reform plan's fate.
    Clout Street
    The Illinois House adjourned for the day without voting on a major government worker pension overhaul, casting grave doubt on the reform plan's fate. The bill passed out of a committee earlier today, but proponents are still trying to round up enough...

    Tags: Public Employees, John J Cullerton, Interior Policy, Career and Workplace, Economy, Business and Finance

    7. Jan 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. New General Assembly sworn in as full plate looms

    SPRINGFIELD --- A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in today, and after the ceremony and celebrations are over, lawmakers will face a full plate of unresolved issues in the month ahead.
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    SPRINGFIELD --- A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in today, and after the ceremony and celebrations are over, lawmakers will face a full plate of unresolved issues in the month ahead. Democrats now have veto-proof majorities in both the House and...

    Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Justice System, Michael Madigan

    8. Dec 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. New Illinois pension fix floated

    SPRINGFIELD - As state government leaders struggle to reach agreement on pension reform, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is floating a plan that's a mix of new and old ideas to try to break the logjam.
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    SPRINGFIELD - As state government leaders struggle to reach agreement on pension reform, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is floating a plan that's a mix of new and old ideas to try to break the logjam. State workers, teachers, university employees and...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Illinois Governor, Politics, Pension and Welfare, Michael Madigan

    9. Oct 26, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  9. Change in Madiganistan starts at home

    Wind-swept Madiganistan, that arid economic wasteland once known as Illinois, is in absolute ruins.
    Wind-swept Madiganistan, that arid economic wasteland once known as Illinois, is in absolute ruins. Young people flee the state in search of a future, and their future isn't here. Businesses leave, taking jobs with them. Taxes keep going up to feed...

    Tags: Realty, Local Elections, Recipes, Lawyers, Lisa Madigan

    10. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. 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: Parties and Movements, Illinois Governor, Career and Workplace, Interior Policy, Public Officials

    11. Nov 6, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Democratic leaders: We held onto state House, Senate

    Democrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans.
    Tribune reporters
    Democrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Deerfield, John J Cullerton, Christine Radogno, Politics

    12. Jul 31, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Pension reform elusive in Illinois

    When lawmakers left the Statehouse at the end of May, the problem of fixing the nation's most underfunded state public employee pension system was left unresolved amid myriad political concerns and divides.
    When lawmakers left the Statehouse at the end of May, the problem of fixing the nation's most underfunded state public employee pension system was left unresolved amid myriad political concerns and divides. Despite Gov.Pat Quinn's decision to call...

    Tags: Politics, Tribune Company, Justice System, Schools, Republican Party

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Rep. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston), center, presents the pen...
(January 7, 2013)
Pension reform bill
Pension and budget negotiators State Sen. Heather Stean...
(May 31, 2012)
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House Speaker Michael Madigan, center, along with his R...
(May 29, 2012)
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