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Republicans claim national Democrats tainted Illinois legislative maps
Clout StreetRepublicans trying to block a Democratic-drawn congressional redistricting map have told a federal court panel that documents show a concerted effort from Springfield to Washington to “get more Democratic pick-ups” at the expense of GOP...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Springfield, Republican Party, Chicago, Michael Madigan
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Quinn meets with foes, supporters of gambling expansion
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn said today that he’s still weighing what to do with a major gambling expansion passed by lawmakers, saying he’s been meeting with supporters and critics alike as he works to make up his mind. Quinn will meet with Gaming Board...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Laws, Elections, Pat Quinn
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Quinn close on deal to avoid facility closures
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that he’s close to a deal with lawmakers that would keep seven state facilities open through the end of the budget year and prevent 1,900 layoffs. Quinn said his office has been working with legislative budget leaders...Tags: U.S. Senate, Pat Quinn, Crime, Law and Justice, Behavioral Conditions, Health
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds construction plan, video poker law
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois Supreme Court today gave a thumbs up to Gov. Pat Quinn's showcase $31 billion public works program and the video poker that's supposed to help pay for it. The 7-0 ruling allows state lawmakers and the governor to exhale after...Tags: Anne M. Burke, Metal and Mineral, Politics, Laws, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Top regulator predicts Quinn will reject gambling bill
Clout StreetThe state’s top gambling regulator said today he would be “flabbergasted” if Gov. Pat Quinn signs off on a major expansion of gambling, saying the bill passed by lawmakers was a back-room deal cut on behalf of special interests....Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago, Politics, Laws, Elections
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Emanuel ducks gambling chairman's criticism of Chicago casino bill
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel today did not directly respond to a state gambling regulator's contention that he would be "flabbergasted" if Gov. Pat Quinn signs a major gambling expansion into law. The mayor was asked about Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago Mayor, Politics, Horse and Harness Racing, Pat Quinn
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Cullerton 'disappointed' in Quinn gambling veto threat
Clout StreetIllinois Senate President John Cullerton said Thursday night that he’s “disappointed” in Gov. Pat Quinn’s rejection of a plan to put slot machines at horse-race tracks in exchange for expanding casino gambling to Chicago. The...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Chicago, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Politics, Chicago Mayor
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Camera speeding tickets measure advances
Clout StreetThe Senate Executive Committee today approved a Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposal that would place cameras near city schools and parks to catch speeders. “The idea of course is to save lives and cut down on crashes,” said Chicago Police...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, U.S. Senate, Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel
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Quinn to lawmakers on gambling: 'Make my day'
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn challenged lawmakers today to stop playing games with a gambling package as the Senate prepares to serve up legislation modeled after what the governor says he favors but that's also unlikely to pass. "Stop the delays and whatever else...Tags: Unions, Politics, Laws, Pat Quinn, Elections
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Illinois Senate approves Chicago speeding cameras
Clout StreetThe Illinois Senate today voted in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's measure that would allow Chicago to start using cameras to ticket speeders in so-called safety zones. “This is clearly a request of the city, a request of the mayor, something that...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Health and Safety at School, Margaret Laurino, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Chicago
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Quinn wants to increase tax credit for working poor
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn met behind closed doors with legislative leaders today to talk jobs and economic growth, floating a plan that would increase the state’s earned income tax credit for low-income families and close some corporate tax loopholes. The...Tags: Credit and Debt, Michael Madigan, U.S. Senate, Politics, Laws
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