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Senator Terry Link
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(Chicago, IL) – Over the Cliff Together – Governor Pat Quinn’s opposition to a bi-partisan revenue estimate resolution, sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego), which was $221 million below the Governor’s estimate, was well known. The Illinois Responsible Budget Coalition, chaired by John Bouman, also criticized the Madigan-Cross … Continue reading
Pushing Back on Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn Announces Rail Construction Project for Chicago’s South Side
(Chicago, IL) — August 23, 2011. As a part of the growing spat with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel over the fate of a tax revenue-rich casino for Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn today went out of his way to highlight his efforts to create jobs in Chicago by announcing the start of construction for a railroad … Continue reading
Rep. Lou Lang Sees Thorough Review, Changes for Illinois Senate Gaming Bill
(Springfield, IL) — December 2, 2010. Illinois State Senate-approved legislation to expand Illinois gaming faces a thorough review and likely changes in the Illinois House, according to House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang (D-Skokie). Continue reading
Illinois Senate Approves Illinois Gaming Expansion; Prospects Uncertain in Illinois House
(Springfield, IL) — December 2, 2010. Reworked legislation to construct five new Illinois casinos, to boost the number of slot machines at existing Illinois river boats, and to add slots at Illinois racetracks yesterday cleared the Illinois State Senate 31-20-2, but faces uncertain prospects in the Illinois House and potential opposition from Governor Pat Quinn. Continue reading
Illinois Senate Panel Advances Reworked Illinois Gaming Expansion Bill
(Springfield, IL) — December 1, 2010. Reworked legislation to add five Illinois casinos, boost the number of slot machines at existing river boats, and field slots at Illinois racetracks yesterday advanced out of a key Illinois State Senate committee into an uncertain future before the full senate and into even murkier waters in the Illinois House–if it gets that far. Continue reading
Senator Terry Link Engineers Surprise Appointment of Rita Mayfield-Jedkins to Illinois House Seat of Late Rep. Eddie Washington
(Chicago, IL) — July 7, 2010. State Senator Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) surprised at least one local political observer by appointing Waukegan school board member and Democratic precinct captain Rita Mayfield-Jedkins to the Illinois House seat of the late State Rep. Eddie Washington (D-Waukegan) who died recently. Accord to Daily Herald reporter Russell Lissau, Link, … Continue reading
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Gov. Pat Quinn
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- IL: Quinn vetoes gambling expansion bill « Watchdog News Jayette Bolinski
- Quinn Says He'll Need The Weekend To Decide On Gambling ... Adam Harrington
IL General Assembly
- S&P lowers Illinois' credit rating over pension issues - Chicago Sun-Times August 29, 2012
- Randy Frese says he won't take pension if elected in 47th Senate District - Galesburg Register-Mail August 29, 2012
- Quinn Vetoes Gambling Plan - Patch.com August 28, 2012
- General Assembly to Discuss Pension Woes, Derrick Smith Expulsion - Patch.com August 18, 2012
- Union flatly denies GOP allegation - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog) August 21, 2012
- IL GOP doubles down on Madigan money - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog) August 24, 2012
- Local pension problems - Chicago Tribune August 1, 2012
- Radon legislation will protect kids, homeowners - Chicago Sun-Times August 21, 2012
- Emanuel touts 'real good progress' in talks with unions on pension crisis - Chicago Sun-Times August 14, 2012
- Moody's could lower Illinois credit rating over pension inaction - ABC7Chicago.com August 23, 2012
The Capitol Fax Blog
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- *** UPDATED x2 - Scott Walker piles on *** S&P lowers Illinois rating a notch - Quinn wants leaders meeting in early September August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Expand it or kill it? August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Adventures in unsubtle Tweeting, and a caption contest August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Davis goes up with new TV ad August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Party chairman wants outside help to winnow field August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Schock pounds Quinn, fellow Republicans, Madigan August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
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