Governor Pat Quinn tackles the state's $80 billion underfunded pension system.  We'll get reaction to his plan from a union coalition and the Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago.

We asked about your thoughts on the governor's Medicaid reforms. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Gov. Pat Quinn lays out $2.7 billion in Medicaid cuts after a committee he appointed falls short of a plan. We talk to lawmakers and analysts about the governor's sweeping proposal on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Visit the PDFs below to learn more about the Medicaid Stabilization plan.

Time is drawing near for a solution to the state's $83 billion pension crisis. Just what will a final solution entail? Paris Schutz has a preview.

It's a subdued climate in Springfield, as Gov. Pat Quinn proposes what he calls "his most difficult" budget yet. Can the state pass the major cuts he wants even though legislators face reelection? We have a recap from Springfield, and then Carol Marin and her panel have analysis.

Gov. Pat Quinn gets serious about proposed budget cuts, after criticism that he glossed over the issue during his state of the state address. Paris Schutz has the details.

The mayor gets his wish--the governor signs the speed camera bill into law. Carol Marin and her panel have more on this and how the mayor has been able to get his way on many other things as well.

We share your strong opinions about Governor Pat Quinn's appearance on our program last week when we read some of your viewer mail.

Gov. Pat Quinn's state of the state address Wednesday received lukewarm reviews from lawmakers and editorial boards. The governor joins us tonight to talk about new initiatives he's proposing -- plans that critics say the state cannot afford.

We have your thoughts on the pending legislation that would allow the red-light cameras in Chicago to also issue speeding tickets in tonight’s Viewer Mail.

Gov. Quinn touts job creation in his state of the state address, but Republican leaders wonder why the governor hardly mentioned the depths of Illinois' fiscal crisis. Carol Marin brings us the latest from Springfield.

Illinois could eventually face nearly $35 billion in unpaid bills. A new report suggests the governor and general assembly can fix the problem.

Did the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Sears get the big tax breaks they've been hoping for? We review today's special session in Springfield.

Gov. Pat Quinn lashes out at legislators after his stinging defeat in Springfield over the ComEd bill, and says the people are behind him. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Gov. Pat Quinn's "smart grid" veto is overridden. Carol Marin and her panel of lawmakers react to the legislation, and take a look at whether the governor has any political clout left.

McCormick Place sees an immediate return after striking a major new union deal. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss this, and more top business news.