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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Senate prepared to come back on Tuesday if needed.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  You might not want to get too used to talking on your cell phone in your car...especially if you live in Illinois.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Illinois lawmakers searching for ways to pay off state debt.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Chicago police spokeswoman Antoinette Ursitti says Garritt M. Cullerton of Chicago was pulled over after midnight Sunday.

Friday, February 26, 2010  The governor's budget office has estimated the state will be left with an $11.5 billion budget hole next year even after $2 billion in cuts.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  Cullerton on Monday said he doubted Brady's suggestion that he could fix the state's finances without an income tax increase.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Open-government advocates questioned access to the meeting.