Politics

GOP Questions Motive of Quinn Appointment

Illinois Public Radio — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:12:33 +0000

Illinois Republicans are crying foul over the governor's appointment of a state health official.

They say it's a political deal meant to pave the way for a Democratic congressional candidate next year.

Dr. David Gill of Bloomington was appointed the assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health on May 3rd.

Senate Approves State Pension Reform Plan

Associated Press and Jeff Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The Illinois Senate approved an overhaul of the state's pension systems Thursday. It comes one week after the Illinois House approved a more severe set of benefit cuts.

Senate President John Cullerton negotiated this latest proposal with several labor unions. Cullerton acknowledges his plan would save less money than the House proposal. But he says it's about as far as lawmakers can go without violating the Illinois Constitution, which says government pension benefits "shall not be diminished."

Governor Urges Passage of Madigan Pension Bill

Associated Press, Illinois Public Radio and Jeff Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:37:39 +0000

IL Governor Pat Quinn says House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension-reform plan deserves a Senate vote.

IL GOP Leader Resigns

The Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:28:38 +0000

Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady is stepping down.

WSIU News Update (Saturday)

Jeff Williams — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:45:03 +0000

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams reports the latest local and state news along with the region's weather forecast.