Quinn makes it clear he supports same-sex marriage in Illinois
A day after President Barack Obama endorsed equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples, Gov. Pat Quinn made it clear that he stands with the president on the politically...
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Lawmaker says he’ll fight to clear name
SPRINGFIELD — A Chicago Democratic lawmaker facing federal bribery charges delivered his first testimony to House investigators Thursday, saying he intends to clear his name in court and keep his...
Quinn makes it clear he supports same-sex marriage in Illinois
A day after President Barack Obama endorsed equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples, Gov. Pat Quinn made it clear that he stands with the president on the politically...
Senate approves cuts to retirement perk
SPRINGFIELD — Retired state workers stand to pay more for health insurance that thousands of them now get for little or nothing under legislation the Senate approved Thursday and Gov....
Lawmaker accused of taking bribe tells House panel he will clear his name
A Chicago lawmaker facing federal bribery charges delivered his first testimony to House investigators today, saying he intends to clear his name in court and keep his job. Rep. Derrick...
Illinois House OKs bill to require retired state workers to pay something for health care
— Retired state workers would have to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance under a contentious plan the Illinois House approved Wednesday. The goal is to...
Quinn gets bill that would raise insurance costs for retirees
The state Senate approved legislation that would require retired state workers to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance.The measure, which passed the House one day earlier,...
Retired state employees could pay for health coverage
House lawmakers moved today to reduce the $800 million annual cost of insurance for retired state workers by making them pay more for health care that some now get for...
Retired state employees could pay for health coverage
House lawmakers moved today to reduce the $800 million annual cost of insurance for retired state workers by making them pay more for health care that some now get for...
Illinois voters to decide on pension proposal in November
— Illinois voters this fall will be asked whether to make it tougher for state and local governments to sweeten public employee pensions under a measure lawmakers approved Thursday. The...