Quinn stays quiet on future of Chicago speed cameras

Dec. 20, 2011
Illinois Gov.

Quinn defends legislative actions after meeting with Catholic bishops

Dec. 19, 2011
Illinois Gov.

Quinn says justice served in Blagojevich sentencing

Dec. 7, 2011
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday justice was served in the sentencing of former Gov.

Quinn 'optimistic' about future of tax break package

Dec. 2, 2011
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he's optimistic about passing a tax deal for some area businesses by the end of the month.Earlier this week, lawmakers failed to pass a $250 million tax break package meant to keep Chicago-based CME Group and Sears from leaving the state.

Tax incentive bill may have something for everyone

Nov. 23, 2011
A bill with tax incentives for big companies and working families is expected to come before the Illinois legislature next week.

Illinois officials wary of Exelon merger

Nov. 23, 2011
Illinois' governor and attorney general said they are wary of a potential merger involving Chicago-based Exelon. The proposal would create the largest energy company in the country.Exelon owns Commonwealth Edison, and is in the midst of merging with its rival Constellation energy.

Quinn won't sign gambling bill without more changes

Nov. 22, 2011
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said he won't sign any gambling expansion bill that doesn't meet his framework. The gambling expansion bill was narrowly defeated by state legislators a couple weeks ago.Next week, lawmakers are back in session and may try yet again to advance it.

By Michell Eloy

Nov. 9, 2011
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he believes the state is close to passing a bill that could put a casino in the city.An Illinois House committee approved a scaled-down version of the proposed expansion on Tuesday during the veto session, moving it closer to a vote before the full House.

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