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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Illinois lawmakers approved a tight budget into the early hours Friday morning.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Illinois lawmakers shelve pension issue until summer.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  There was heated debate Tuesday in Springfield as lawmakers discussed a plan to cut government pensions and shift some retirement costs to schools.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  This Friday, March 9 traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10 ft. width restriction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for inspections and (measuring) calculations for the upcoming repairs.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  State workers plan to perform inspections on the two-lane bridge most of the day.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Monday, July 26, 2010  Early retirement incentives have prompted more than 2,000 state workers to retire.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Iowa's largest state worker union is set to announce whether members will make $26 million in concessions in exchange for a promise of no immediate layoffs for hundreds of employees.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  Gov. Chet Culver is ordering seven days of unpaid furloughs for thousands of state workers and asking union leaders to reopen contracts or face more layoffs.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  Iowa governor Chet Culver is ordering seven days of unpaid furloughs for thousands of state workers and asking union leaders to reopen contracts or face more layoffs.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability says there's little fat that can be trimmed in the state's payroll.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  Key Iowa legislators say they'll back a measure allowing workers at small businesses, local governments and nonprofit groups to buy into the health care system covering state workers.