City Room - Politics Desk

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Real-Estate Magnate Backed Harold Washington

Chicago mourns the loss of a real-estate magnate who financed campaigns of the city’s first black mayor.

Posted on 7.4.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Governer Quinn Addresses Flip-Flop Critics

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn continued to meet with rank-and-file lawmakers today over finalizing a state budget.

Posted on 7.3.2009 by Tony Arnold

Shelter Turns Away Women, Blames State Budget

Women and children asked to find alternate housing, after Aurora shelter closes doors.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Ammad Omar

Quinn's 'Credibility Gap'

Illinois lawmakers continue to jockey over how to fix the state's budget mess.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Quinn's Income Tax Hike Still a Tough Sell to Some Lawmakers

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn met with a coalition of female state lawmakers in Chicago Friday - but seems to be having a hard time finding support for his income tax increase.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Associated Press

Some Chicago Unions Say No More Talk of Furloughs

About three of the 40 unions represented by the Chicago Federation of Labor say no deal to unpaid days off.

Posted on 7.2.2009 by Mekea Williamson

Hynes: There's Time for Budget Solution Before State Payments Missed

The state's comptroller weighs-in.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Illinois Lawmakers Due Back July 14th

We hear from Senate President John Cullerton.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by City Room

Chicago Unions Could Reach Deal to Take Furloughs

Chicago labor leaders are optimistic a deal can be reached before layoffs occur.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Mekea Williamson

Illinois Lawmakers to Return at Last Minute

The latest on Illinois budget politics.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Indiana Avoids Shutdown

New 2-year budget approved before midnight deadline.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Michael Puente

Lack of Illinois Budget Forces Cuts to Family Services

Family service agencies across Illinois are facing layoffs today.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Tony Arnold

Illinois Faces New Fiscal Year with No Budget

Illinois legislators have approved a budget, but the governor says he won't sign it.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by Sean Crawford

Olympic Frustration at City Council

There was some more back-and-forth on Chicago's Olympic bid at the city council Tuesday.

Posted on 6.30.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Daley's Furlough Plan Approved

The mayor says the cost cutting is needed.

Posted on 6.30.2009 by City Room

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