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    May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

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

    — 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: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Treatments, Family Planning, Executive Branch

    2. May 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Cullerton, Madigan square off with competing pension reform plans

    — As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury.
    — As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury. Illinois already spends more on government worker...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Justice System, Christine Radogno, Government, Michael Madigan

    3. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois looking at revamp of sex education

    — For decades, some public schools in Illinois have taught only abstinence in sex education classes.
    — For decades, some public schools in Illinois have taught only abstinence in sex education classes. Now a proposal one step from the governor's desk would require that birth control information be included by schools that choose to teach about...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Treatments, Family Planning, Birth Control

    4. May 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Rival pension measures could force showdown in Springfield

    — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on government workers.
    — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Health and Safety at Work, Union (McHenry, Illinois), Parties and Movements, Government

    5. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois Senate approves gay marriage

    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.
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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: Bible, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Marriage, Politics

    6. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Supporters say they're close to passing gay marriage in Illinois

    SPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January. Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris unveiled plans to take up the measure...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Marriage

    7. Dec 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Gay marriage vs. natural law

    When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and other advocates of traditional marriage have changed their tack.
    When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...

    Tags: Justice System, Loyola University Chicago, Religion and Belief, Crime, Law and Justice, Democratic Party

    8. Jan 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law

    — If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way.
    Tribune reporters
    — If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Government, ABC (tv network), Crime, Law and Justice, Marriage

    9. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Glimpses of Illinois Medicaid cuts emerge

    Glimpses of a plan to slash spending on the state’s health care program for the poor emerged Wednesday, with preliminary ideas ranging from eliminating a discount prescription program for seniors to stricter eligibility requirements that would leave thousands without health care coverage.
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    Glimpses of a plan to slash spending on the state’s health care program for the poor emerged Wednesday, with preliminary ideas ranging from eliminating a discount prescription program for seniors to stricter eligibility requirements that would leave...

    Tags: Sara Feigenholtz, Health, Chiropractic, Justice System, Regional Authority

    10. Apr 19, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Quinn wants deep cuts, $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike for Medicaid

    Gov. Pat Quinn today outlined his plan to overhaul the state’s health care system for the poor, an approach that includes a $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes coupled with deep cuts that will sharply curtail services.
    Clout Street
    Gov. Pat Quinn today outlined his plan to overhaul the state’s health care system for the poor, an approach that includes a $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes coupled with deep cuts that will sharply curtail services. The governor repeatedly has...

    Tags: Health, Career and Workplace, Government, Weight, Executive Branch

    11. Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  11. 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......
    12. Aug 16, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  12. What they didn't teach you in civics class about how some bills become law

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    Q. Is there really "a little-known process" in Illinois government "in which the legislative leadership and special-interest groups determine which bills are debated and which ones aren't"? A. Kinda, yeah. The allegation comes from a recent Voice of the...
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