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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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Monday, June 25, 2012  The Washington Theatre Commission is asking for bids for possibly project to install new heating and air conditioning for second floor office space in the theatre.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Stephanie Fryer with Illinois Statehouse News writes that the notion of Illinois school districts shouldering more of the costs of teacher pensions has small town administrators preparing for deep cuts, but the lack of legislative action is making preparing tough.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Life-at-fertilization ballot props still sought in 6 states after 1 defeated in Mississippi

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Perry's economic plan calls for flat tax, popular deductions for family incomes under $500,000

Monday, May 23, 2011  AP-GfK Poll: Federal budget can be balanced without cutting Social Security and Medicare

Monday, May 17, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn is set to sign education legislation in Chicago.

Sunday, January 03, 2010  Missouri lawmakers look at ways to create and expand businesses throughout the state.