Last week, state lawmakers approved a bill that could finally lead to the repeal of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's sales tax increase. There is concern that Stroger will challenge the legislation in court -- and... [read full story]
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Gov. Quinn signed into law Saturday a measure that slices away some of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's authority and sets the stage for county commissioners to slash a controversial sales tax increase as the 2010...
Trust me, it's way more interesting than its very technical title betrays. And with Gov. Quinn checking Stroger's power in the Cook County board through his long-anticipated veto override bill signed today, it's as timely as...
Chicago Tribune: Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a measure making it easier for Cook County commissioners to override County Board President Todd Stroger, who has repeatedly used his extraordinary veto power to protect an...
Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a measure making it easier for Cook County commissioners to override County Board President Todd Stroger, who has repeatedly used his extraordinary veto power to protect an unpopular sales...
UPDATED AT 5:55 p.m. with comment from Stroger lobbyist ; Originally posted by Monique Garcia at 11:26 a.m. Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a measure making it easier for Cook County commissioners to override County Board...
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation that weakens the power of the Cook County Board president. Quinn signed the bill into law Saturday in Chicago. The measure makes it easier for Cook County commissioners to override a veto...
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation that reduces Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's veto power, which would make it easier for Cook County commissioners to roll back a controversial sales tax hike.
UPDATED AT 4:10 p.m ; Originally posted by Monique Garcia at 11:26 a.m. Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a measure making it easier for Cook County commissioners to override County Board President Todd Stroger, who has...
Measure Would Reduce Board President Todd Stroger's Veto Power Gov. Pat Quinn (File Photo) The measure would reduce the margin needed to override a veto from a four-fifths majority to three-fifths. Cook County Board President...
Posted by Monique Garcia at 11:26 a.m. Gov. Pat Quinn today plans to sign into law a measure that would make it easier for Cook County commissioners to override County Board President Todd Stroger, who has repeatedly used his...
