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    May 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Illinois concealed carry bill stalls

    — The push to pass a more restrictive concealed carry measure stalled late last week as support began to drop off before a key vote in the Illinois Senate.
    — The push to pass a more restrictive concealed carry measure stalled late last week as support began to drop off before a key vote in the Illinois Senate. The legislation represents the latest attempt to address a federal appeals court order...

    Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Government, Brandon W. Phelps, Michael Madigan, Elections

    2. May 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Illinois Chamber, AFL-CIO agree on compromise over fracking rules

    It's no secret our two organizations, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, don't always see eye to eye on issues. However, we're proud that the issue of hydraulic fracturing is one where our voices have united as part of a broader coalition...

    Tags: Government, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Executive Branch, John E. Bradley

    3. May 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Casino bill would give city unparalleled control

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing lawmakers to pass a gambling bill that would allow the city to weigh its choice of a casino operator in secret and forbid state regulators from taking away its license.
    Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing lawmakers to pass a gambling bill that would allow the city to weigh its choice of a casino operator in secret and forbid state regulators from taking away its license. The legislation also would grant the mayor authority...

    Tags: Government, Casino and Gambling Industry, Malpractice, Mark Clayton, Religion and Belief

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Cullerton, Madigan square off with competing pension reform plans

    — As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury.
    — As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury. Illinois already spends more on government worker...

    Tags: Government, Michael Madigan, Christine Radogno, Retirement, Executive Branch

    5. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses

    Reuters
    CHICAGO, May 17 (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, paving the way for Illinois to soon join more than a dozen states with such laws. The Senate voted 35-21 in favor of allowing patients...

    Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Pat Quinn

    6. May 17, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  6. Kass: Mayor's shell game should have taxpayers clutching their wallets

    I've got a feeling that in some weird, alternate universe, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is making a decent living playing hide-the-pea.
    I've got a feeling that in some weird, alternate universe, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is making a decent living playing hide-the-pea. You know the game, don't you? First, you put your money down. Then Mr. Misdirection places a pea under one of three cups....

    Tags: Sports, Navy Pier, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago City Hall, Scott Waguespack

    7. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. City contract seekers donate to Emanuel despite his own ban

    Leaders of a tech firm seeking a city contract donated $15,000 to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's campaign fund, despite Emanuel's own executive order banning contributions from vendors trying to get city business.
    Leaders of a tech firm seeking a city contract donated $15,000 to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's campaign fund, despite Emanuel's own executive order banning contributions from vendors trying to get city business. The donations linked to a company that uses...

    Tags: Government, Chicago City Council, Elections, Local Government, Chicago City Hall

    8. May 16, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. April income tax collections climb in many states, but may be a blip

    (Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as a still-shaky economy, tax cuts in some states and federal budget woes could team up to depress revenue growth.
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    (Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as a still-shaky economy, tax cuts in some states and federal budget woes could team up to...

    Tags: Government, National Government, Mary Fallin, George W. Bush, Executive Branch

    9. May 16, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. Illinois income tax collections rise 33% in April

    Illinois income tax collections jumped 33 percent, to $3.14 billion, last month, according to a legislative commission report.
    Reuters
    Illinois income tax collections jumped 33 percent, to $3.14 billion, last month, according to a legislative commission report. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability warned that Illinois' jobless rate, which at 9.5 percent in March...

    Tags: Government, National Government, George W. Bush, Mary Fallin, Executive Branch

    10. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. DePaul arena part of Emanuel's $300 million in projects

    Beginning the second half of his term this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel moved to shift the civic conversation away from questions of crime and school closings toward a roster of publicly funded tourism projects, including a DePaul basketball arena at McCormick Place, that he says can propel Chicago's stature as a business and leisure destination.
    Beginning the second half of his term this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel moved to shift the civic conversation away from questions of crime and school closings toward a roster of publicly funded tourism projects, including a DePaul basketball arena at...

    Tags: Gun Control, Sports, University of Texas at San Antonio, John J Cullerton, Economy, Business and Finance

    11. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Oak Park changes law so new president can take office

    Oak Park officially has a new village president, but only after trustees voted to change a local liquor policy that created an obstacle between the office and the candidate voters elected.
    Oak Park officially has a new village president, but only after trustees voted to change a local liquor policy that created an obstacle between the office and the candidate voters elected. Anan Abu-Taleb, who won the election April 9 over former...

    Tags: Government, Public Officials, Politics, Illinois General Assembly, Local Government

    12. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel

    — A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday.
    — A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...

    Tags: Government, Elections, Medical Procedures and Tests, Executive Branch, Matt Murphy

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