After 8 months, Quinn still won't discuss prison policy

Feb. 18, 2013
Monday marks exactly eight months since WBEZ requested an interview with Governor Pat Quinn to discuss prison policy. He has steadfastly refused.

Cook County judge won't delay gay marriage ban lawsuit

Feb. 13, 2013
A Cook County judge has denied a request to delay action on a lawsuit seeking to overturn Illinois' ban on same-sex marriage.

Lt. Gov. Simon won't seek re-election

Feb. 13, 2013
Sheila Simon says she won't seek re-election next year for the office of lieutenant governor.

Rep. Schock's ethics probe to continue

Feb. 6, 2013
The House Ethics Committee says it will continue an investigation into U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock over allegations the Illinois Republican sought donations of more than $5,000 per donor to a super political action committee.

Full text: Gov. Quinn's State of the State speech

Feb. 6, 2013
A transcript of Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the State address, as written for delivery Wednesday.

Gov. Quinn's State of the State

Feb. 6, 2013
Gov. Pat Quinn boosted his populist credentials on Wednesday as he looks toward a 2014 re-election bid. He called for a 20 percent increase in the minimum wage, ban on military-style assault weapons and approval of gay marriage.

Madigan commends feds suing S&P

Feb. 5, 2013
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the federal lawsuit against Standard & Poor's echoes a lawsuit she's already filed.

Cullerton wants IL gay marriage vote on Valentine's Day

Feb. 1, 2013
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he wants to pass same-sex marriage legislation on Valentine's Day.

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