Quinn

Tentative Deal Reached For AFSCME

WNIJ — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:52:13 +0000

After 15 months of negotiating, Illinois' largest government-employee union has reached a tentative contract deal with the administration of Governor Pat Quinn.

Quinn to Deliver "State of the State"

WNIJ — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:29:32 +0000

WNIJ will carry the Governor's address today at noon

It is an opportunity for the Chicago Democrat to boast of his accomplishments and set the stage for his budget address in the coming weeks. Senator Mike Jacobs, a Democrat from East Moline, says he believes Quinn has done a good job despite difficult circumstances.

Former Lawmakers Confirmed for New State Jobs

WNIJ — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:39:37 +0000

The Illinois Senate on Wednesday confirmed two former state representatives who have been accused of being rewarded with state jobs for flip-flopping on issues. Both men campaigned against a tax hike ... only to vote in favor of it after losing election.

Advocates Fight to Keep Developmental Center Open

WNIJ — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:51:00 +0000

A state board that authorizes the closure of medical facilities has been urged to reject Governor Pat Quinn's plan to close Jacksonville Developmental Center. Quinn says smaller, community-based homes are better for the institution's developmentally disabled residents. But some parents say those group homes are not up to the job -- and there aren't enough of them in the area to accommodate all the patients at Jacksonville.

Quinn Yet to Unveil Grassroots Pension Plan

WNIJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:21:52 +0000

Governor Pat Quinn initially said a campaign dealing with public employee pensions would begin in August. Illinois owes $83 billion more in pensions than there is money available. That debt has prompted widespread calls for cuts to state employees' and teachers' benefits.