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February 02, 2012 @ 7:00 AM

Regulators' ruling means Chicago can keep getting air pollution funds

Under pressure from Gov. Pat Quinn and others, federal regulators have reversed a tentative decision and ruled that the Chicago area is still out of compliance with the Clean Air Act, preserving about $80 million a year in federal funding for bike trails, mass transit and other traffic-easing projects.


February 01, 2012 @ 5:03 PM

Quinn pitches tax relief for families, businesses that hire vets; more college aid

Touting a jobs platform, Gov. Pat Quinn pushed modest tax relief, Medicaid and pension reforms, more college grant spending and an end to the state’s natural gas tax in a State of the State speech Wednesday overshadowed by Illinois’ gloomy financial condition.

Related:

  • Critics: Quinn speech shows disconnect from state deficit [ABC-7]
  • Quinn Focuses On Jobs In State Of The State Address [CBS Chicago]



February 01, 2012 @ 6:06 AM

Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millions

Spending on state grants for low-income college students would jump by “tens of millions of dollars” under a push Gov. Pat Quinn will make in his State of the State address Wednesday. That increase in the state’s Monetary Award Program, targeted tax cuts for veterans and families with children, and job creation are expected to be key planks in his address.

Related:
  • Quinn to talk economy in State of the State [ABC-7]
  • Quinn to Talk Jobs, Taxes in Speech [Fox Chicago]



January 31, 2012 @ 12:14 PM

Quinn says his State of the State will focus on jobs, economic growth

Pat Quinn says his State of the State address will focus on jobs and economic growth because that's the top issue for Illinois residents. Quinn spoke Tuesday at a Chicago news conference where he announced two start-up companies that will benefit from the state's new venture capital fund.


January 31, 2012 @ 7:13 AM

Quinn Targeting Teacher Retirement Costs

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, responding to a dire new report on state finances Monday, said more clearly than ever that he wants schools and universities to help pay for their employees' retirement costs.


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