Quinn Focuses On Jobs In State Of The State Address
Tax credits for companies that hire veterans, and investment in early childhood education, were among the visions Gov. Pat Quinn laid out in his State of the State Address Wednesday.
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Tax credits for companies that hire veterans, and investment in early childhood education, were among the visions Gov. Pat Quinn laid out in his State of the State Address Wednesday.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce plans Wednesday to streamline efforts to bring more tourists and conventions to the city.
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo says Mitt Romney's landslide victory in the Florida Republican primary was expected, but the primary exposed a deep divide among Republican voters.
Tax credits for companies that hire veterans and investment in early childhood education were among the visions Gov. Pat Quinn laid out in his State of the State Address Wednesday.
So far, most of the talk about the upcoming G8 and NATO summits in Chicago has been about what may happen on the streets outside the meetings, but on Tuesday, White House officials briefed reporters on other aspects of the summits.
A day after Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged him to sign legislation allowing cameras to catch speeders near Chicago schools, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would act soon, but hinted he might have some changes in mind.
As Indiana lawmakers head toward final passage of so-called "right to work" legislation, Gov. Pat Quinn is calling it a bad move that won't help Indiana compete with Illinois for business.
The Chicago musician who composed the classic rock song "Eye of the Tiger" is suing Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich for using the song without permission.
There is some expectation that Mitt Romney will get a firmer grasp on the GOP presidential nomination after the Florida primary Tuesday, but political analyst Stephen Caliendo says a Romney victory doesn't mean the race is over.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not commenting directly on whether it is appropriate for faith-based groups that are backing of his education agenda to get millions of dollars worth of city contracts.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois lawmakers should heed the warnings of the Civic Federation, which says the state's pension debt will grow by leaps and bounds if immediate steps aren't taken.
A spokeswoman says Gov. Pat Quinn wants to address the problem of skyrocketing Medicaid costs in Illinois, but state legislators are not cooperating.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation that would allow the city to use cameras to catch speeders near city schools and parks.
Doctors said U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was continuing to make progress after suffering a stroke more than a week ago and undergoing at least two surgeries to relieve swelling on his brain.
A lobbying group for Illinois' small business owners says it's time for major reforms from state government to improve the state's deteriorating business climate.
