Funny dads, marching moms and rockin' bands

May. 10, 2013
A new take on Mother's Day: Dede Koldyke of the EarthHeart Foundation gathers mothers for peace, comedian Jim Gaffigan tells stories from his new book Dad Is Fat and Chicago band Bear Claw throws down.

Quinn claims pension progress

Jan. 4, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday one of the most controversial proposals to fix the state's massive pension debt is temporarily off the table.

School officials decry Quinn's pension-shifting plan

Apr. 30, 2012
The current battle over Illinois teacher pensions pits Gov. Quinn against school districts and could reshape the way billions of dollars are spent.

Pension director: Cut for retired teachers?

Apr. 2, 2012
The director of the Illinois Teachers Retirement System is warning that financial troubles are so great it could consider reducing pension benefits to teachers who have already retired.The Springfield State Journal-Register reported Sunday that it obtained a confidential memo written by Dic

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.

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.

Wisconsin governor interrupted by protest

Nov. 3, 2011
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was in Illinois Thursday giving advice on budget reform.

Illinois' debt burdens 5th highest in nation

Jan. 28, 2011
A new report ranks Illinois fifth in the nation for having the largest combined pension and debt burdens per capita. The Moody's Investors Service report attempts to hone in on how pension liabilities will affect credit ratings.