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No cost estimate yet for blizzard response
By Mike Riopell - 02/03/11
As the state continues to help with cleanup from the storm, officials don't yet have an estimate for how much it has cost to push all of that snow around and rescue stranded motorists. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 02/03/11
As the state continues to help with cleanup from the storm, officials don't yet have an estimate for how much it has cost to push all of that snow around and rescue stranded motorists. FULL STORY
Quinn to sign civil union legislation today
By Kerry Lester and Mike Riopell - 01/30/11
Gov. Pat Quinn will sign civil unions into law in a ceremony this afternoon at the Chicago Cultural Center, giving unmarried partners many of the same rights and benefits as married couples. The law takes effect June 1. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester and Mike Riopell - 01/30/11
Our lawmakers tell us what they want to achieve
By Mike Riopell and Jeff Engelhardt - 01/29/11
Given the state's sorry financial condition, it can be tough to catch state lawmakers talking about much else. But there are other priorities. And as the legislature reconvenes this week, the Daily Herald polled 46 suburban lawmakers -- who'll... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Jeff Engelhardt - 01/29/11
State asks court to keep taxes, fees in place
By Mike Riopell - 01/28/11
As expected, the state asks the Supreme Court for a stay of enforcement in the capital bill case. That'd allow it to keep collecting higher taxes and fees while the court reviews the full case. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/28/11
As expected, the state asks the Supreme Court for a stay of enforcement in the capital bill case. That'd allow it to keep collecting higher taxes and fees while the court reviews the full case. FULL STORY
Lawmakers study options for construction plan
By Mike Riopell - 01/27/11
If the Supreme Court strikes down the various tax and fee increases approved by lawmakers in 2009 to pay for the capital bill, lawmakers would have to re-approve each of them individually. But coming off heavy criticism for increasing income taxes... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/27/11
If the Supreme Court strikes down the various tax and fee increases approved by lawmakers in 2009 to pay for the capital bill, lawmakers would have to re-approve each of them individually. But coming off heavy criticism for increasing income taxes... FULL STORY
State Rep. Franks: Take away new lawmakers' pensions
By Mike Riopell - 01/25/11
Rep. Jack Franks, a Marengo Democrat, wants to take the chances for state pensions away from all future lawmakers. Franks has filed legislation that would keep all members of the Illinois General Assembly taking office in 2013 and after out of the... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/25/11
ComEd's request to raise electric bills moves on
By Mike Riopell - 01/21/11
At a time when suburban residents have just been dinged by an income tax hike, the state will decide soon whether they'll see an increase on their ComEd electric bills. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/21/11
Casino revenue drops ... again
By Mike Riopell - 01/20/11
Last year was another one of lost revenue for Chicago-area casinos, the latest Illinois Gaming Board report shows. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/20/11
Who won, and who lost, in Springfield?
By Mike Riopell - 01/16/11
Across the suburbs, residents are debating the wisdom of raising the Illinois income tax to keep the state from the brink of bankruptcy, but a bundle of other budget-related ideas were on lawmakers' plates as well. The Legislature's... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/16/11
Water pipe bursts at state Capitol
By Mike Riopell - 01/14/11
Dozens of state workers and media will be temporarily out of their offices in the Capitol because a water pipe burst on the building's west side, allowing water to pour in for 40 minutes before it was stopped. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell - 01/14/11
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