Ill. governor wants pension reform

Nov. 9, 2012
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's looking forward to accomplishing pension reform by Jan.

Illinois is ready for reform, actually

Sep. 27, 2012
A new poll shows Illinois is ready for reform, the regular NFL refs are back and RIP Andy Williams.

Court upholds Obama's health-care overhaul

Nov. 8, 2011
WASHINGTON — A conservative-leaning panel of U.S. appellate judges on Tuesday upheld President Barack Obama's health-care law as constitutional, helping set up a Supreme Court fight.A panel of the U.S.

Worldview: The uncertain future of post-revolution Egypt

Jul. 8, 2011
We turn our eyes today, once again to Tahrir Square. Frustrated activists plan to stage another mass protest to accelerate the pace of government reform.

Gov. Pat Quinn signs workers' compensation reform

Jun. 28, 2011
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a major overhaul of Illinois' workers compensation system.     Quinn signed the legislation Tuesday at a Navistar plant in the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park.

Popular Tunisian bloggers offer alternative view to formerly state-run media

Apr. 4, 2011
Although Tunisians overthrew their longtime dictator Ben Ali, many young activists say the country’s mass media remains in control of the former regime.

Best Game in Town #21: Counting the cash

Jan. 21, 2011
In this installment of WBEZ's political podcast The Best Game in Town, we take a dive into the giant pool of money that is campaign cash: How much, where from, to whom and how to.First: a primer on new campaign finance rules in the Prairie State, with Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign f