Emanuel blames union for library closings

Jan. 6, 2012
The union representing staff at Chicago libraries picked up discussions Friday with the city for the first time since the library system announced that it would close all neighborhood branch locations on Mondays for the foreseeable future.

Quinn threatens to lay off 1,900 state employees, close 7 facilities

Sep. 8, 2011
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Thursday threatened to fire almost two thousand state workers.

Quinn indicates layoffs coming, another break to union pact

Sep. 7, 2011
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said he'll announce further budget cuts later this week.