Pat Quinn proposes constitutional amendment
	Monday, February 13, 2012
	Illinois Democratic Governor Pat Quinn has put forth proposal that would amend the state's constitution and enact some of the nation's toughest ethics laws. ...

	Sen. Mark Kirk suffers stroke; Surgery is successful
	U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, checked himself into the hospital and is currently in intensive care after suffering a stroke Saturday. The 52-year-old senator checked into the Lake Forest Hospital, where he was...

	Sen. Durbin calls for unemployment extension
	The House of Representatives must take quick action before the end of the year to ensure that millions of unemployed workers across the country do not lose access to the critical safety net provided by...

	Mark Kirk: Congress should let payroll tax cuts expire
	Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL.) said Sunday that Congress should allow the 2010 payroll tax cuts expire, as opposed to coming up with a bipartisan plan to extend the tax cuts. The Illinois Republican...

Monday, February 13, 2012 Pat Quinn proposes constitutional amendment Illinois Democratic Governor Pat Quinn has put forth proposal that would amend the state's constitution and enact some of the nation's toughest ethics laws. The Illinois Democrat says... Saturday, December 24, 2011 Sen. Durbin calls for unemployment extension The House of Representatives must take quick action before the end of the year to ensure that millions of unemployed workers across the country do not lose access to the... Monday, December 12, 2011 Mark Kirk: Congress should let payroll tax cuts expire Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL.) said Sunday that Congress should allow the 2010 payroll tax cuts expire, as opposed to coming up with a bipartisan plan to extend the tax... Wednesday, December 07, 2011 State lawmakers react to Blagojevich sentencing "The former Governor will now have plenty of time to consider his performance over these years and quietly assess the consequences of his actions," said Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka... Friday, December 02, 2011 House Ethics Committee will continue investigation of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it will continue its investigation of Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., saying that initial findings from an initial review by another office found... Thursday, October 27, 2011 Rod Blagojevich loses his law license, faces hurdles for pension The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended convicted former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's license to practice law. The court acted Wednesday in response to a request from the state Attorney... Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Rahm Emanuel focuses on 2012, 2016 Chicago mayor and former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that he is not considering a bid for the White House. “Never! Not a chance.... Monday, October 17, 2011 Pat Quinn: Illinois is not the 'Vegas of the Midwest' Illinois Democratic governor Pat Quinn on Monday vowed to veto an handful of bills aimed at expanding gambling in the state of Illinois. Speaking to supporters on Monday,... Monday, October 17, 2011 Dick Durbin: Time to change the filibuster Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has endorsed a plan that would change the filibuster rule to require dissenting legislators to speak continually against a bill. Speaking over the... Monday, October 03, 2011 Dick Durbin on Bank of America debit card fee: It's unfair Last week, Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) slammed Bank of America's new debit card fees. "It seems that old habits die hard for Bank of America," Durbin said in a press... Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett will host fundraiser for Obama Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett will reportedly host a fundraiser for President Obama, a move that come just days after the president announced a plan including a proposal termed the "Buffet... Thursday, July 28, 2011 Rep. Joe Walsh: John Boehner doesn't have the votes Illinois U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh said Thursday that he does not think House Speaker John Boehner has the necessary votes to pass his proposed plan to increase the nation's debt... Monday, June 27, 2011 Gov. Pat Quinn on Blagojevich verdict: "It's a serious day for the state" Illinois governor Pat Quinn said Monday that the verdict issued in the case of ex-governor Rod Blagojevich represents a "serious day" for the state of Illinois. "I got... Monday, June 13, 2011 Sen. Dick Durbin defends tax increase Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin defended Democratic governor Pat Quinn's call for a 66 percent increase in taxes earlier this year, saying it was necessary in order to close the... Sunday, May 08, 2011 Sen. Mark Kirk: Pakistan "probably aware" of bin Laden Illinois U.S. Senator Mark Kirk said Saturday that Pakistan was likely aware of Osama bin Laden's presence within the country. Mr. Kirk, who served as a Naval Reserve...

Monday, January 23, 2012 Sen. Mark Kirk suffers stroke; Surgery is successful U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, checked himself into the hospital and is currently in intensive care after suffering a stroke Saturday. The 52-year-old senator checked into the Lake... Friday, December 09, 2011 Joe Walsh: I will run for re-election U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) announced his plan to run for re-election in the newly redrawn 8th congressional district, a suburb of Chicago. The Tea Party Republican made his announcement... Thursday, December 08, 2011 Dick Durbin focuses on payroll tax extension Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin expressed support for a payroll tax extension on Wednesday, saying Democrats would seek to reach a compromise before the Christmas holiday. Speaking with reporters,... Wednesday, December 07, 2011 Rod Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption charges Update: Ex-governor Rod Blagojevich, the ousted Illinois governor whose three-year battle against criminal charges became a national spectacle, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday, one of the stiffest... Tuesday, December 06, 2011 Mark Kirk: The U.S. Senate is 'pro regulation' Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) met with the Illinois Farm Bureau Sunday to discuss government regulation involving the farm industry. The Illinois senator called for a ban on government regulation that... Tuesday, November 08, 2011 Rep. Aaron Schock praises announcement to link energy with transportation funding Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) praised the recent announcement that legislation will be introduced in the House of Representatives in the coming weeks that will link domestic energy production with the... Monday, November 07, 2011 Dick Durbin: I'm ready to battle Bank of America Illinois Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin criticized a number of banks on Sunday, saying consumers are tired to hidden fees and that banks should "disclose what they’re actually charging." ... Saturday, November 05, 2011 Durbin: House Bill Would Undermine Most Reforms of Food Safety System A recent outbreak of E. coli in the St. Louis region highlights the critical importance of the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to ensure the safety of our nation’s food... Thursday, November 03, 2011 Rep. Joe Walsh: I will punch my opponent in the face Illinois Republican congressman Joe Walsh is capturing headlines again, saying Thursday that his campaign for re-election will not tolerate questions concerning his personal life. “If he raises his... Sunday, October 30, 2011 Rep. Jesse Jackson: I expect to be "vindicated" by an ethics investigation Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. predicted over the weekend that he will be "vindicated" by an ethics investigation connected to ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. "Let me be clear. I believe... Thursday, October 27, 2011 Illinois Senate overrides Gov. Pat Quinn The Senate and House voted Wednesday to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of utility rate-hike legislation, handing Commonwealth Edison seeming victory in its pursuit of the $2.6 billion package and... Friday, October 07, 2011 Dick Durbin: Unemployment report shows we still have work to do Speaking on Bloomberg Television Friday, Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said Friday's unemployment report shows congressional lawmakers still have work to do. "I can say this. We're glad... Saturday, July 23, 2011 Gov. Pat Quinn signs "bath salts" bill into law Illinois governor Pat Quinn has signed a measure aimed at reducing access to "bath salts." "We want to make sure our drug policies are aggressive, current and responsive," Mr.... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Dick Durbin to Republicans: Time to raise the debt limit Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin urged Republican lawmakers to raise the nation's $14.3 trillion debt limit, warning lawmakers that failure to do so could result in higher interest rates for... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Gov. Pat Quinn forced to provide pay raises Illinois governor Pat Quinn lost his battle to withhold pay raises for state employees Tuesday, when an arbitrator says Mr. Quinn violated a union contract with nearly 30,000 state workers...