Speed cameras come to Chicago school zones, but do they work?

Feb. 7, 2012
Chicago lead foots beware: Yesterday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed off on a plan that would allow the use of speed cameras in school zones and parks.

Quinn: End natural gas tax, give families relief

Feb. 1, 2012
Gov. Pat Quinn used Wednesday's State of the State address to call for ending an Illinois tax on natural gas.The Democratic governor also proposed the creation of a new tax credit for parents with children, which he said will save $100 a year for the average family of four.

School performance reporting to get statewide overhaul

Jan. 24, 2012
On Tuesday morning, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law legislation designed to give parents and communities access to user-friendly reports about public schools and districts performance statewide.

Illinois Republicans say pension reform is top prioirty in 2012

Jan. 12, 2012
Illinois state Republican leaders say reforming the pension system must be a top priority in 2012.

Lawmakers to try again for gambling expansion in 2012

Jan. 6, 2012
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says lawmakers will try again this year to pass a gambling expansion bill.Quinn said on Friday he's talked with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton about ways to revive the so-far failed measure in the coming months.

Gov. Quinn nearing decision on Chicago speed cameras.

Jan. 6, 2012
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Pension 'double-dipping' now illegal

Jan. 6, 2012
New pension reforms are now in effect for Illinois. Governor Pat Quinn signed a law yesterday ending the practice of so-called double-dipping by public employees.

Slain Chicago officer eulogized as shooting investigation continues

Jan. 5, 2012
Chicago officials and members of the Chicago Police Department gathered in the Lawndale neighborhood on the city's West Side Thursday to pay their final respects to slain police officer Clifton Lewis.Lewis was working off duty as a security guard at a convenience store last week when he was fatally

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