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Illinois Committee OKs Higher Minimum Wage
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:34 PM
Illinois lawmakers are considering a plan to increase the minimum wage and let it rise automatically in the future. The state Senate's Executive Committee approved the plan 9-5 Wednesday. But even the sponsor says more work is needed before it could become law. The current minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25. The legislation would increase that by about 50 cents a year until it reaches ...
Madigan Pension Proposal Targets Local Money
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:34 PM
Illinois cities and schools would lose hundreds of millions of dollars under a pension proposal from House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan wants to consider dipping into a tax stream that provides about $1.4 billion for local government. He would use that money to pay state costs for providing pensions for teachers. A spokesman says the powerful Chicago Democrat is trying to jumpstart ...
Increased Seat Belt Awareness Over Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:21 AM
 Illinois is planning to step up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.      Illinois State Police is planning hundreds more safety belt enforcement zones and other patrols over the heavily-traveled weekend. The Illinois Department of Transportation is also launching a new Click It or Ticket announcement to remind motorists to ...
IL State Senator Wants Online Gambling Hub
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:27 AM
Illinois was the first state to sell lottery tickets over the internet. Now Senate President John Cullerton wants Illinois to embrace all kinds of online gambling. Cullerton says he's introducing legislation to create a "Division of Internet Gaming" within the Illinois Lottery. It would explore creating an online poker site and making Illinois a hub for internet gambling around the ...
IL Universities Seek Softened Pension Approach
Monday, May 14, 2012 5:42 PM
Public universities in Illinois are asking Governor Pat Quinn not to cut retirement benefits for current employees in his plan to overhaul state pension programs. Presidents and chancellors of 15 schools recently signed a letter urging Quinn to consider their ability to attract top faculty talent and not to take away "promised benefits" to current employees.      ...
Quinn Reiterates His Support of Gay Marriage
Monday, May 14, 2012 2:00 PM
Governor Pat Quinn is stepping up his support for allowing gay marriage in Illinois. The Governor says he'll work with state legislators to make it a reality. Quinn adds that he doesn't want to wait for the courts to act first. On Monday, he told reporters Illinois should show the nation it's a state that "believes in respecting everyone." Quinn helped get civil unions approved last ...
Quinn: Pension, Medicaid Reform a Rescue Operation
Monday, May 14, 2012 11:36 AM
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is urging business leaders to add their weight to his push for reforms to Illinois' debt-laden Medicaid and public pension systems. He's calling it "a rescue operation." With little more than two weeks left in the legislative session, the governor has gone on the offensive and turned to unlikely allies in the business community to pressure lawmakers. On the other ...
State's New Top Doc Touting Cigarette Tax on Tour
Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:43 PM
Illinois' new chief doctor plans to tour the state to discuss public health and to voice his support for a proposed cigarette tax increase. Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck will share his goals for the Illinois Department of Public Health at meetings around the state. He also will seek input from local health officials. Gov. Pat Quinn appointed Hasbrouck to the head the health department last ...
Jurors Convict Man in Murder of Actress' Family
Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:47 AM
Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson is thanking prosecutors, police and others who helped convict her former brother-in-law in the murder of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. Hudson and her sister, Julia, released a statement late Friday saying their family was grateful for prosecutors' "dedication and tireless work" to convict William Balfour. They also thanked police and witnesses who ...
Teen Admits Role in IL Cab Driver's Death
Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:06 AM
One of four men accused in the shooting death of a Mount Vernon cab driver has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. The Mount Vernon Register-News reports that 16-year-old Christopher Wells of Mount Vernon faces up to 60 years in prison after being sentenced in Jefferson County at a later date. Wells was charged in the May 2011 killing of 75-year-old Charles Ellis, who was found dead in his ...

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