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Final Stretch At Illinois Statehouse

WNIJ — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:03:14 +0000

Illinois lawmakers are set to meet every day through May 31st when the session is scheduled to adjourn. Plans for the next state budget are expected to begin surfacing this week.

Other major issues before legislators include the state's pensions, same-sex marriage, and new casinos.

Quinn Vetoes Gambling Expansion Bill

WNIJ — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:37:53 +0000

Gov. Pat Quinn waited until the last minute to act on a plan that would have given Illinois five new casinos – including one in Rockford – and allowed slot machines at horse race tracks.

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey expressed disappointment at the veto but was optimistic that a Rockford-based casino could be approved in the November veto session.

Quinn Mum on Gambling Expansion

WNIJ — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:31:45 +0000

Governor Pat Quinn refuses to be pinned down on what he'll do with legislation that expands gambling in Illinois -- creating five new casinos in cities like Chicago ... Rockford ... and Danville. Gov. Quinn will once again have the opportunity to approve or veto gambling legislation. But unlike past bills, this time it's take-it-or-leave-it -- the legislature won't have the chance to override a potential veto.

Illinois Casino Plan Still Lingers

WNIJ — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:55:28 +0000

Longtime supporters of expanding gambling in Illinois say they'll soon have new legislation in the General Assembly. But the million-dollar question is whether Governor Pat Quinn might finally be willing to play along.

Veto Session Resumes This Week

WNIJ — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:04:35 +0000

State legislators will return to Springfield Tuesday for their second - and final - week of veto session. Governor Pat Quinn only used his veto powers to reject or change ten pieces of legislation. The veto session's ostensibly a time for legislators to decide if they agree with the governor, or want to override him. There'll be some of that.