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Blagojevich calls his ordeal 'my tsunami'
Staff reporterAt least he didn't swear. Subbing on WLS radio this morning, Rod Blagojevich described his arrest by the FBI on corruption charges as "my tsunami," and called Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders "scoundrels" for passing an income tax hike. "Lawmakers...Tags: Elections, Patricia Blagojevich, Natural Disasters, Taxation, Illinois Governor
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
5 -6 a.m. The Morning Show with Orion and Max 6 -9 a.m. Mr. Fix-It with Lou Manfredini 7:10 a.m. Are squirrels eating your bird seed? The "New to Lou Too" is the Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce which tastes hot to mammals but not to birds. 7:35 a.m. Lou...Tags: College Sports, Elections, Basketball, Politics, Sports
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Staff reporter++++++++++++++++++++ || - Reunions - More Information about Announcements Heard On The Air || ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ || UPCOMING EVENTS ---Year Round--- Discover your inner scientist,...Tags: Festive Events, Museum of Science and Industry, Renovation, Stress, Illnesses
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Governor Urged to Reconsider Proposed Tax Increases
(WGN-AM) - Booze backers are urging Governor Pat Quinn to reject a proposed hike in the liquor tax. The American Beverage Institute says hiking taxes on alcohol would put an additional strain on liquor distillers and sellers, and put 4,500 people out...Tags: Elections, Taxation, State Budgets, Illinois, Lawyers
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Casino Bill Defeated In Ilinois Senate
(WGN-AM) - The Illinois Senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would expand gaming in the state and bring a casino to Chicago. As an alternative to the one-and-a-half percent hike in the state income tax rate proposed by Governor Quinn, the bill called...Tags: State Budgets, Taxation, Entertainment, Illinois, Travel
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Quinn Holding Firm on Income Tax Hike
(WGN-AM) - Despite pressure to compromise, GovernorPat Quinn is standing firm behind his proposal to raise Illinois income taxes. Quinn said Thursday he still wants to raise the tax rate from 3 percent to 4.5 percent. He also said the change should be...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Taxation, State Budgets, Illinois, Executive Branch
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Quinn Pushing Tax Hike Despite House's Rejection
(WGN-AM)- Ever the optimist, Gov. Pat Quinn says he is still confident lawmakers will pass an income tax hike to deal with the state's massive deficit--even though House lawmakers just rejected his plan. Quinn plans to meet today with Democratic and...Tags: State Budgets, Taxation, Executive Branch, Pat Quinn, Republican Party
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Illinois House Passes Basic Spending Bill
(WGN-AM) - The Illinois House has adopted about $16.3 billion in spending to cover essential state expenses, such as covering state employee paychecks. The vote in the Illinois House sends the Illinois Senate five pieces of legislation that cover...Tags: Labor Legislation, Hospitals and Clinics, State Budgets, Illinois, Career and Workplace
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Quinn Says No More Budget Cuts Possible
(WGN-AM) - With the deadline for a new state budget fast approaching, Governor Pat Quinn said Tuesday he doesn't believe he can make deeper cuts, a sign he may dig in his heels as critics demand more spending reductions. "I think we've cut pretty darn...Tags: Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Pat Quinn, Politics, Medical Services
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Governor Quinn Won't Approve Capital Plan Without Budget, Ethics Reform
(WGN-AM) - Governor Pat Quinn says he will not approve the Capital plan on his desk until lawmakers also pass a balanced state budget and significant ethics reform. Quinn said Friday that he won't sign off on the massive public works program and...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Health and Safety at School, Values, State Budgets, Taxation
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Quinn Calls Special Session for Budget
(WGN-AM) - Gov. Pat Quinn has called a special session of the General Assembly for Tuesday to deal with the out-of-whack state budget and several other issues. "There is still much to be done," Quinn said in a statement. "We must find a way to work...Tags: State Budgets, Taxation, Society, Executive Branch, Pat Quinn
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Quinn Won't Talk about Possible Budget Veto
(WGN-AM) - Governor Pat Quinn won't say whether he'll veto a budget that doesn't include enough money to operate for the full year. Quinn says he doesn't want to be thinking about vetoes and he'd rather focus on legislators in Springfield coming together...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Executive Branch, Pat Quinn, Politics, Government
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