State News
- State News
-
-
Watchdog group says state must address pensions
CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed state budget is a baby step in the right direction, a watchdog group's analysis said Monday, but the governor may be overstating savings from a recent union contract negotiation and not putting enough toward roughly $9 billion unpaid bills.
Continued ... -
Health centers to get $6M to help enroll uninsured
CHICAGO— More than 40 health centers throughout Illinois will be able to apply for $6 million in federal funding to help people sign up for insurance under the new health care law.
Continued ... -
Illinois Senate OKs union-backed pension deal
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to send a union-supported pension reform bill to the House, leaving lawmakers with two competing proposals for dealing with the nation's worst state pension crisis just weeks before the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn.
Continued ... -
Illinois Senate approves union-backed pension plan
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Senate committee has approved a union-backed approach for addressing Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Continued ... -
Republicans: Chair's resignation is time to reboot
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Republicans said the resignation Tuesday of the head of the state party is a chance to regroup, rebuild the base and address mistakes that led to an Election Day shellacking.
Continued ... -
Illinois opens grant process for health guides
The race is on in Illinois for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance.
Continued ... - Illinois Senate considers 2 state pension options
- Mayor, Ill. lawmakers make case for Chicago casino
- Court gives more time for concealed carry appeal
- Georgia trucker indicted in Illinois trooper death
- Quinn: Local option way to go on concealed carry
- More rain, snow could lead to more flooding
- Illinois investors worried about state economy
- Field Museum receives pieces of Russian meteorite
- Chicago pastors want gun control legislation
- Ill. town cemetery heavily damaged by vandals
- Illinois AG says time for immigration reform now
- Struggling Cahokia schools could go without sports
- First lady to visit school impacted by violence
- Marble fragment of Lincoln sarcophagus on display
-
Watchdog group says state must address pensions
