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5:19pm

Tue May 21

Quinn, Emanuel Support State Oversight Of Illinois' Proposed Gaming Expansion

Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed Monday that the Illinois Gaming Board should have regulatory authority over a proposed gambling expansion package.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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12:53pm

Mon May 20

Quinn Says Illinois Lawmakers Could Make History This Session

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says state lawmakers could make some historic moves by the end of this legislative session if they so choose.

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Associated Press

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12:47pm

Fri May 17

Illinois Colleges, Universities Agree To Employee Pension 'Cost-shift' Plan

Illinois higher education officials and House Speaker Michael Madigan have reached an agreement that says the state's public colleges and universities will begin to pick up their employees' pension tab.

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State Journal-Register

Chicago Sun-Times

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3:56pm

Thu May 9

Illinois Senate Passes Compromise Pension Bill

The Illinois Senate has passed chamber President John Cullerton's pension reform bill, which is seen as a compromise bill between the legislator and labor.

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Chicago Tribune

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12:13pm

Wed May 8

IL Retired Teachers Assn Calls Cullerton's Pension Plan Unconstitutional

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association said the latest pension plan from Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is unconstitutional. The association warned that it would sue if the bill becomes law.

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The State Journal-Register

Chicago Tribune

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5:41pm

Mon May 6

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Labor Coalition Reaches Agreement With Cullerton On Pension Reform

The We Are One Coalition of labor unions and their advocates has reportedly reached an agreement with Illinois Senate President John Cullerton on the issue of pension reform.

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4:42pm

Thu May 2

Madigan's Pension Bill Passes A Full House Vote

House Speaker Michael Madigan's 227-page amendment to SB1, House Amendment 1, passed the chamber this afternoon.

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Chicago Tribune

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1:05pm

Wed May 1

Madigan's Amended Pension Proposal Passes House Committee Vote

House Speaker Michael Madgian 227-page revision to pension bill SB 1 passed a House committee vote today.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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by Ellyn Fortino

12:31pm

Thu Apr 25

Teachers, Union Members Hold Pension Rally At Harper College During Debate (VIDEO)

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Teachers and other union members rallied outside a public pension forum hosted by the Daily Herald and Reboot Illinois at Harper College Wednesday in order to give teachers a voice in the pension debate. Progress Illinois was there for the rally.

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