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    Jan 9, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  1. Kass: Chicago Way Casino — where pols can take to the pole

    A sad comment on the cynicism around us is that some are scoffing at a beautiful idea:
    A sad comment on the cynicism around us is that some are scoffing at a beautiful idea: A giant Chicago City Hall-run casino at the James R. Thompson Center, the heart of state government, run by our political class. "We just want to build the thing,"...

    Tags: Lawyers, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago City Hall, Michael Madigan

    2. Dec 3, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. What would medical marijuana mean for Illinois?

    For the third time in recent years, Illinois House lawmakers are considering whether to allow state residents to use marijuana for medical purposes. To figure out what this might mean for Illinois if this legislation is eventually enacted, the Chicago Tribune looked at how other states around the country have done it.
    For the third time in recent years, Illinois House lawmakers are considering whether to allow state residents to use marijuana for medical purposes. To figure out what this might mean for Illinois if this legislation is eventually enacted, the Chicago...

    Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Chicago Tribune

    3. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Casino deal maybe not as close as Quinn, Emanuel say

    Perhaps spurred by the excitement of being out in public for a rare joint appearance, Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel suggested Friday that they are “very close” to an agreement to expand gambling in Illinois and bring a casino to Chicago.
    Clout Street
    Perhaps spurred by the excitement of being out in public for a rare joint appearance, Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel suggested Friday that they are “very close” to an agreement to expand gambling in Illinois and bring a casino to...

    Tags: John J Cullerton, Religion and Belief, Politics, Pat Quinn, Crime, Law and Justice

    4. Aug 30, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  4. Show your cards, governor -- Is Quinn bluffing on gambling expansion? Let's see!

    Change of Subject
    Pat Quinn appears to share my ambivalence about the expansion of gambling in Illinois. On one hand, additional casinos, slots and video poker machines would give a nice little boost to the state's finances and help stanch the flow of......
    5. Oct 15, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Cook might bet on taxing slot machines, video gambling

    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is considering a new tax on every slot machine and video poker game in the county as she puts the final touches on the budget proposal she will present Thursday, aides said.
    Tribune reporters
    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is considering a new tax on every slot machine and video poker game in the county as she puts the final touches on the budget proposal she will present Thursday, aides said. Owners of gambling devices would be...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Cook County Government, Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Lifestyle and Leisure

    6. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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: Chicago Tribune, Lawyers, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Michael Madigan

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

  7. 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: FBI, Illinois General Assembly, Corporate Crime, James B. Durkin, Barbara Flynn Currie

    8. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Illinois House panel pushes ahead with probe of indicted lawmaker

    A panel of Illinois House lawmakers gathered Wednesday to begin weighing possible disciplinary action against an indicted West Side Rep. Derrick Smith, whose attorney alleged the process was politically motivated to impose punishment ahead of the November election.
    Clout Street
    A panel of Illinois House lawmakers gathered Wednesday to begin weighing possible disciplinary action against an indicted West Side Rep. Derrick Smith, whose attorney alleged the process was politically motivated to impose punishment ahead of the November...

    Tags: Judges, Lawyers, Politics, Primaries, Crime, Law and Justice

    9. May 23, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Illinois House approves major gambling expansion

    SPRINGFIELD — Shunting aside Gov. Pat Quinn’s concerns, the Illinois House today approved a major expansion of gambling in Illinois that would put a casino in Chicago and four other cities, add positions at riverboats and allow slot machines at racetracks.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — Shunting aside Gov. Pat Quinn’s concerns, the Illinois House today approved a major expansion of gambling in Illinois that would put a casino in Chicago and four other cities, add positions at riverboats and allow slot machines...

    Tags: Politics, Pat Quinn, Crime, Law and Justice, Gambling, Olympia Fields

    10. May 28, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. House bill would add Powerball to lottery's online sales

    SPRINGFIELD — Powerball would be added to the mix of lottery games that Illinois offers online under legislation that squeaked through the House Monday.
    Tribune reporter
    SPRINGFIELD — Powerball would be added to the mix of lottery games that Illinois offers online under legislation that squeaked through the House Monday. The multi-state Powerball game would join Lotto and Mega Millions, the two games Illinois put...

    Tags: E-Commerce Industry, Mega Millions Lottery, Lotto, Lifestyle and Leisure, Skokie

    11. May 29, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. 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: Elaine Nekritz, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Economy, Business and Finance

    12. Feb 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. 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: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Michael Madigan, HSBC Holdings plc, Newspapers

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