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G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement to forge a “united, inclusive and democratic” government — but couldn’t agree on whether this means President Bashar Assad must go.
Avoid reckless cuts to needy Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
An Evanston letter to the editor: At age 28, Lori never thought she would become too sick to work. But she did.
Editorial: Lawmakers, seize this chance for redemption on pensions Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial urges lawmakers to take the rare chance for redemption they will be given Wednesday and accomplish meaningful pension reform.
House speaker presses Quinn to sign concealed carry Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns. The Chicago Democrat said Tuesday that a veto would be ineffective. The concealed carry legislation the General Assembly approved last month passed by votes large enough to override a gubernatorial veto.
Indiana agency renews fight over gay youth group plates Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles extended its battle this week over specialty auto license plates for a group that counsels gay and lesbian youth, ordering an administrative law judge to review her findings that the agency improperly revoked the group’s specialty license plate last year.
Illinois Senate debates university pensions Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A pension reform proposal developed by a group of education experts has been debated in an Illinois senate committee. The six-step plan was developed by officials from the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University. The State University Retirement System would be fully funded by 2044.
Quinn, lawmakers plan pension talks into July Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Unable to overcome a stalemate on the state’s $97 billion pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders are working on a new plan that involves forming a bipartisan committee this week and reconvening the legislature for an additional session in July.
U.S. Supreme Court grants Madigan more time on guns Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the court decided Tuesday to extend the deadline to July 22.
State Rep. Yingling extends office hours Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Hours at state Rep. Sam Yingling’s local office, 20 W. North St., Hainesville, will be extended to add more time one day per month over the summer. The Grayslake Democrat said full-time constituent service will be available until 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month, beginning June 27.
G-8 and beyond: The world according to Obama Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Laden with foreign challenges, President Barack Obama is welcoming Iran’s election results, taking the temperature of China’s new leader and acknowledging that nations routinely spy on each other, all the while navigating difficult terrain with allies and Russia over Syria. For Obama, the issues currently defining his presidency center on his international relations and, by extension, how he deals with threats to U.S. security.
Pension standoff showcases top Democrats’ differences Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
As lawmakers strain again this week to find a fix for the state’s $97 billion pension crisis, the stalemate between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton highlights the evolving relationship between two powerful Democratic friends who’ve seldom had such a prolonged disagreement.
Quinn wants residents to buy Illinois produce Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinois residents to buy fruits and vegetables that are produced in-state. The Chicago Democrat on Saturday announced a new “Where Fresh Is” campaign.
Expectations low for new round of pension talks Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The state's pension costs continue to rise, and compromise is blocked by deep ideological divides or political motives, depending on who you ask. So it's understandable that expectations are low when lawmakers return to Springfield on Wednesday to discuss pension reform.
Editorial: Don’t ease conflict rules for video gambling Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Legislation that changes the state's Video Gaming Act could lead to a conflict of interest, and the governor should veto the amendment, a Daily Herald editorial says.
3rd prosecutor says he’ll allow concealed carry Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A downstate prosecutor became the third state’s attorney to announce that he won’t wait for the governor to sign a bill into law that would allow concealed weapons, saying Friday that it doesn’t make sense to enforce a law that a federal appeals court has deemed unconstitutional.
Democrats to try again on Madigan’s pension bill Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A solution to Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation state pension crisis remained far from reach Friday, as legislative leaders and Gov. Pat Quinn said they would try again to pass a plan backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan — one that failed in the Senate last month and is unlikely to pass next week.
Hillary Clinton launches children’s project at Chicago meeting Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Christie to appear with Bill Clinton in Chicago Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
New St. Charles alderman selected Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Charles officials have named Todd Bancroft as the new Third Ward alderman. The city council must take an official vote Monday, but seated aldermen have already agreed upon Bancroft in a closed-door meeting. Bancroft fills the vacancy created when Ray Rogina became mayor.
Hillary Clinton turning toward nonprofit world Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
As she considers another White House bid, Hillary Rodham Clinton intends to work in the nonprofit world on issues like improving early childhood education, promoting the rights of women and girls, and finding ways to improve the economy — a set of priorities that could inform a 2016 presidential campaign.