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    Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  1. On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield

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    Where do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that......
    2. Aug 16, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  2. What they didn't teach you in civics class about how some bills become law

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    Q. Is there really "a little-known process" in Illinois government "in which the legislative leadership and special-interest groups determine which bills are debated and which ones aren't"? A. Kinda, yeah. The allegation comes from a recent Voice of the...
    3. Apr 1, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  3. Aldermanic races in Lincoln Park, Uptown about development, political approach

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    Posted by Erika Slife at 4:15 p.m. Editor's note: this is a longer version of a story that appears in Saturday's print edition. For decades, many of the city’s North Side neighborhoods embraced political independence, electing lakefront liberals who...
    4. May 25, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  4. Illinois sex ed teachers could be required to teach contraceptive use

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    Posted by Bill Ruthhart at 5:25 p.m. SPRINGFIELD ---Sex education instructors would be required to teach the use of contraceptives under a measure that barely passed the Illinois Senate today. Currently, sex ed teachers are only required to teach...
    5. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Quinn to decide whether birth control must be taught in sex ed classes

    — Illinois public schools that teach sex education would be required to provide students information about birth control under a measure sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday.
    — Illinois public schools that teach sex education would be required to provide students information about birth control under a measure sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday. The legislation is a departure from current policy, in which abstinence...

    Tags: Linda Holmes, Teaching and Learning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Family Planning, Health Treatments

    6. May 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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: Health Insurance Cost, Budgets and Budgeting, Career and Workplace, Michael Madigan, Economy, Business and Finance

    7. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Illinois looking at revamp of sex education

    — For decades, some public schools in Illinois have taught only abstinence in sex education classes.
    — For decades, some public schools in Illinois have taught only abstinence in sex education classes. Now a proposal one step from the governor's desk would require that birth control information be included by schools that choose to teach about...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Tom Cross, Don Harmon, Schools, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    8. May 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Rival pension measures could force showdown in Springfield

    — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on government workers.
    — Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on...

    Tags: Linda Holmes, Parties and Movements, Career and Workplace, Unions, Michael Madigan

    9. Mar 30, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Nursing home industry, advocates for elderly wrangle over changes

    Though nursing home operators and advocates for seniors have expressed support for an overhaul of Illinois' troubled long-term care system, sharp differences are emerging in Springfield over how much change is needed. The nursing home industry is balking...

    Tags: David R. Ellis, Michael Madigan, Medical Specialization, Louis I Lang, Nursing

    10. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Illinois Senate approves gay marriage

    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois.
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    SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois. The gay marriage measure now goes to the...

    Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Chicago Mayor, Illinois General Assembly, Career and Workplace, Slavery

    11. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Supporters say they're close to passing gay marriage in Illinois

    SPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January.
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    SPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January. Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris unveiled plans to take up the measure...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Gays and Lesbians, Chicago Mayor, Politics, Barack Obama

    12. Dec 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Gay marriage vs. natural law

    When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and other advocates of traditional marriage have changed their tack.
    When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...

    Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Arts and Culture, Christianity, International Law, Religion and Belief

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