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Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky.In his annual budget address today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn laid the blame on the General…
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Ill. Governor Pat Quinn will present his budget address in Springfield on Wednesday.The state is reported to have the worst-funded pension system in the…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 29, 2013 - A firm’s bond rating often reflects future profitability. Bond rating firms, such as…
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Reporting from Amanda Vinicky from Illinois Public Radio.A new session of the Illinois General Assembly begins today, when candidates who won in…
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Updated 5:30 p.m. Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky and Brian Mackey used in this report.The Illinois House has just adjourned the…
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Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn has said repeatedly his top priority is dealing with the state’s pensions - the worst- funded in the country. He’s held countless…
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Negotiations for a complete overhaul of Illinois' underfunded pension systems continue. But the president of the state Senate is again pushing a measure…
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The Illinois Senate returns to the Capitol on Wednesday to begin a weeklong legislative session that could take up pension reform, legalizing gay marriage…
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The chances of quick action on Illinois' pension problems are growing slimmer.Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday that he believes a pension overhaul can be passed…
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Updated 12:26 p.m.Continuing pension problems have earned Illinois another reduction in its credit rating.Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced…