Ill. Union: State Contract Talks At Standstill
A union for Illinois government workers says negotiations with the state are at a "virtual standstill."The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees says concessions demanded by...
View ArticlePopulation at Ill. Dept. of Corrections Reaches New High
Reporting from WBEZ's Robert Wildeboer.Last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections broke a rather unenviable record. On Tuesday, the department housed 49,172 inmates. The previous record was sent...
View ArticleFederal Government Will Buy Illinois Prison
Updated at 5:45 p.m. with additional comments from Gov. Quinn and comments from Sen. Durbin. Brian Mackey contributed reporting.Updated at 2 p.m. with statement from Gov. Pat Quinn.The federal...
View ArticleResidents Of Thomson Eager To Push Forward After Prison Sale
Residents of a small northwest Illinois village say they're eager for economic opportunities after the sale of a prison to the federal government. The Chicago-Sun Times reports that the sale of Thomson...
View ArticleQuinn Voids Union Contract
Amanda Vinicky contributed reporting from Springfield, Ill.In what's being called an "unprecedented" step, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has terminated the state's contract with its largest employee...
View ArticleIll. Legislation Could Make Buying Gas Easier For Disabled
Buying fuel can be a challenge for people with disabilities. Legislation awaiting action by the governor aims to make it easier. Illinois is making an effort to comply with federal disability...
View ArticleNew Session Of Ill. General Assembly Begins
Reporting from Amanda Vinicky from Illinois Public Radio.A new session of the Illinois General Assembly begins today, when candidates who won in November's elections take the oath of office. The...
View ArticleIll. Pension Negotiations Continue
Negotiations for a complete overhaul of Illinois' underfunded pension systems continue. But the president of the state Senate is again pushing a measure his chamber approved months ago.Governor Pat...
View ArticleIll. Gov. Pat Quinn Delivers 2013 'State Of The State' Address
You'll also be able to hear the address in its entirety with analysis tonight on St. Louis Public Radio at 90.7 FM or online, beginning at 7 p.m. Join us!Updated 3:43 p.m. with reporting from WBEZ's...
View ArticleQuinn To Present Annual Budget Address This Week
Ill. Governor Pat Quinn will present his budget address in Springfield on Wednesday.The state is reported to have the worst-funded pension system in the country - and has about $97 billion in unfunded...
View ArticleNew Hires To Earn Less Under Ill. Deal With Union
If Governor Pat Quinn's agreement with AFSCME, Illinois' largest public employee union, goes through, new employees will be treated differently than those already on the payroll. Union members get pay...
View ArticleMembers Of Illinois' Largest Public Employees Union Approve New Contract
By a margin of 96-to-4, members of Illinois' largest public employees' union voted to ratify a new contract with the state.AFSCME and Governor Pat Quinn's administration reached a deal in late...
View ArticleQuinn Defends Prison Director's Reappointment
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is defending his decision to reappoint the director of the state's prison system to a second two-year term.Republicans have criticized Corrections Director S.A. "Tony"...
View ArticleQuinn Goes To Church To Call For Ill. Gun Regulations
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn took his call for new state gun regulations to the church pulpit.Quinn has been talking to church-goers about how to reduce gun violence in Chicago.At Saint Sabina's Sunday...
View ArticleMissouri And Illinois Under Disaster Declarations Due To Flooding
Update 4:50 p.m. with comments from Mo. Nat. Guard Maj. Tammy Spicer. Updated 2:43 with Missouri disaster declaration. Updated 9:56 a.m. April 19 with Missouri, St. Louis information. Updated at 4 p.m....
View ArticleWhile Waiting On State Action, Madison County Sets Its Own Guidelines For...
Updated at 11:50 a.m., Friday, June 7 & 3:14 p.m. The Illinois State Police on Friday issued a response to Gibbons' letter. The state police, along with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police...
View ArticleGov. Quinn Signs New Fracking Regulations
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Monday giving the state the nation's strictest regulations for high-volume oil and gas drilling.In a news release, Quinn says the law will "unlock the...
View ArticleQuinn Changes Illinois Concealed Carry Legislation, But Not Without Controversy
Updated 4;50 p.m. Reporting by Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky.With a week to go before a deadline requiring Illinois allow people to carry guns in public, Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed the...
View ArticleIll. Gov. Quinn To Suspend Lawmakers' Pay Over Pension Crisis
Updated 11:55 a.m. with reporting by Illinois Public Radio's Brian Mackey.Governor Pat Quinn Wednesday used his veto power to eliminate salaries for Illinois legislators. Quinn says until lawmakers fix...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Visits Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge
On Monday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn paid a visit to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in East St. Louis.Quinn said the bridge will reduce congestion and pollution and praised the jobs the...
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