Illinois legislators from both sides of the aisle, and both houses, weigh in on what was and was not accomplished during the spring legislative session.
House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension reform bill failed in the Illinois Senate 16-42. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.
With only one day left to the legislative session, lawmakers in Springfield are still deciding what to do on critical issues – like pensions, gay marriage, gambling and concealed carry. Carol Marin reports from the capitol on this last-minute frenzy.
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With two days left in the legislative session in Springfield, there's a flurry of work to be done on the budget, pension reform, guns and gay marriage. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney joins us with the latest news.
Springfield is divided over pensions, concealed carry, gay marriage and more. Senate President John Cullerton gives us a glimpse of what's really happening in the State Capitol. Then, Eddie Arruza and his roundtable of reporters have analysis.
Medical marijuana, pensions, gambling and guns. What will the governor do about these hot-button issues as lawmakers enter the final stretch of the spring session? Paris Schutz has more.
John Cullerton’s pension bill passes in the Illinois Senate and now moves on to the House. We break down the latest news from Springfield.
The Illinois Senate approved President John Cullerton's pension reform deal by 40-16. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.
Senate President John Cullerton's version of pension reform passes out of committee. What comes next? We break things down with Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney.
Pension reform passes the Illinois House and a new bill is introduced in the Senate. What will Illinois pension reform look like? We chat with two of the sponsors of House Speaker Madigan’s pension proposal and two representatives who voted against the plan.
House Speaker Madigan's pension reform bill clears the Illinois House. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney has the latest Springfield news.
The Illinois House approved House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension reform deal. See how House members voted in our interactive graphic.
House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension proposal is one step closer to being the law of the land. We take a closer look at its specifics.
House Speaker Michael Madigan pushes a new pension package on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney gives us the latest Springfield news.
We recap the latest Springfield news with Illinois lawmakers.
Pension reform made some strides before the General Assembly went on Spring Break. What was done, and how much closer is Illinois to comprehensive reform? Carol Marin and four state legislators discuss the developments.
 

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