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Illinois person got organ transplant from donor with rabies
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
A person in northeastern Illinois is receiving precautionary treatment after getting an organ transplanted from a donor who died of rabies, state health officials say. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/15/13
A person in northeastern Illinois is receiving precautionary treatment after getting an organ transplanted from a donor who died of rabies, state health officials say. FULL STORY
Ives: Gay couples trying to "weasel their way into acceptability"
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Wheaton Republican, is drawing heat for telling a Catholic Conference of Illinois radio show last month that same-sex marriages are "disordered" and couples are trying to "weasel their way into acceptability." FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
House backs older retirement, limit on pension amount
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
The Illinois House on Thursday moved to the Senate plans to raise the retirement age for public employees and limit how much of their salaries can count toward their pensions. Hours after those votes, a House committee approved a larger package of... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/14/13
Two competing pension plans get state panel OK
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/13/13
An Illinois Senate committee approved two competing pension reform plans Wednesday. But without agreement favoring either one, there's still doubt that after years of talks lawmakers will be ready to send legislation to Gov. Pat Quinn anytime soon. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/13/13
Quinn says gambling could help pay for pensions, schools
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
Gov. Pat Quinn, in his budget proposal to lawmakers Wednesday, suggested for the first time that money from new Illinois casinos could help pay for schools and the state's nearly $100 billion in pension debt. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
House panel says OK to medical marijuana
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
A panel of state lawmakers Wednesday approved legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois. Supporters of the plan say it would be the most tightly regulated marijuana law in the country, restricting who can use the drug to people suffering... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/06/13
Quinn budget begins 'at odds' with lawmakers
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 03/06/13
Gov. Pat Quinn today will unveil a budget proposal he argues reflects the Illinois' financial crisis and is painfully austere but is already on track to conflict with lawmakers who want to spend less. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 03/06/13
Quinn's cuts could hit suburban schools, towns
By Kerry Lester and Mike Riopell klester@dailyherald.com - 03/06/13
Gov. Pat Quinn's budget proposal to lawmakers Wednesday presents potentially stark budget cuts that could come down hard on suburban schools and municipalities. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester and Mike Riopell klester@dailyherald.com - 03/06/13
Quinn vetoes plan that would have put slots at Arlington Park
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/04/13
Gov. Pat Quinn today vetoed nearly 2-year-old legislation that would have allowed a casino in Lake County and 1,200 slot machines at Arlington Park. The move was widely expected, as Quinn had already vetoed a proposal that didn't go as far in... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/04/13
Suburban officials brace for another possible budget fight
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/04/13
Gov. Pat Quinn is set to deliver his budget plans to lawmakers Wednesday, and local officials will be listening. Harsh financial troubles for the state occasionally spawn proposals that could take money from local government to help patch up the... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 03/04/13
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