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    May 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Barriers in Homer Glen will get second look

    Local officials from the Homer Glen traveled to Springfield to meet with Illinois Department of Transportation officials to discuss plans to install raised barrier medians along 159th Street and secured a commitment that the issue will be revisited....

    Tags: Science and Technology, Illinois Department of Transportation, Christine Radogno, Business, Springfield

    2. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. And now for our applause

    For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...

    Tags: Renee Kosel, Jack D Franks, Pat Quinn, Michael Madigan, Interior Policy

    3. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Rep. Derrick Smith booted from office

    — Democratic Rep. Derrick Smith on Friday became the first lawmaker tossed out of the Illinois House in more than 100 years, but he might not be gone for long.
    — Democratic Rep. Derrick Smith on Friday became the first lawmaker tossed out of the Illinois House in more than 100 years, but he might not be gone for long. Shortly after his colleagues voted 100-6 to expel him, Smith took to his lawyer's office...

    Tags: Prosecution, Criminals, Bribery, Michael Madigan, Mary E Flowers

    4. Jul 19, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  4. House committee recommends expelling Rep. Smith

    A state legislative committee voted 11-1 Thursday to recommend that the full Illinois House expel Rep. Derrick Smith over federal bribery charges.
    A state legislative committee voted 11-1 Thursday to recommend that the full Illinois House expel Rep. Derrick Smith over federal bribery charges. “It’s with a heavy heart we take this action today,” said Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, D-...

    Tags: Barbara Flynn Currie, FBI, Louis I Lang, Illinois General Assembly, Corporate Crime

    5. May 29, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Pension reform opposition grows

    — Efforts to develop a plan for comprehensive reform of public employee pensions hit a snag Monday as opposition intensified over a provision to shift retirement costs for suburban and Downstate teachers onto local school districts.
    — Efforts to develop a plan for comprehensive reform of public employee pensions hit a snag Monday as opposition intensified over a provision to shift retirement costs for suburban and Downstate teachers onto local school districts. House Speaker...

    Tags: Michael Madigan, Interior Policy, Labor Legislation, Justice System, Democratic Party

    6. May 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  6. Hip, hip, harangue!

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    Three cheers for Downstate lawmaker who shouted truth to power vI live more than 300 miles from Downstate Republican Mike Bost's Illinois House district and differ with him on many issues, but he was truly my representative Tuesday when he......
    7. Apr 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Madigan pensions amendment advances in Illinois House

    House Speaker Michael Madigan today won committee approval of a proposal to ask voters to make it tougher to sweeten pensions in Illinois.
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    House Speaker Michael Madigan today won committee approval of a proposal to ask voters to make it tougher to sweeten pensions in Illinois. The Chicago Democrat and state party leader said he expected to call the proposed constitutional amendment for a...

    Tags: Westchester (Cook, Illinois), Voting, Michael Madigan, Interior Policy, Elections

    8. Feb 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Relatives of lobbyists, campaign donors got lawmakers' help to enter U. of I.

    Politicians exerted their influence at the University of Illinois to boost admissions prospects for the relatives of lobbyists, fundraisers, a union leader and other connected applicants, a Tribune investigation has found.
    Politicians exerted their influence at the University of Illinois to boost admissions prospects for the relatives of lobbyists, fundraisers, a union leader and other connected applicants, a Tribune investigation has found. The first broad analysis of who...

    Tags: Charity, Michael Madigan, HSBC Holdings plc, Human Interest, Justice System

    9. Jan 31, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  9. 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......
    10. Mar 9, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  10. Lawmaker wants to add penalty to overdose immunity law

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    Drug awareness advocates say a proposed amendment to a new law giving immunity to drug users who report an overdose would defeat the purpose of …...
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