Quinn Snags Gutierrez' Endorsement
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez will announce today that he's endorsing Gov. Pat Quinn in the 2010 Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Political Unknowns Score Top Ballot Spots
Yesterday, the State Board of Elections pulled names to determine the ballot positions for next year's February 2 primary election. The top spots in three major races will go to political unknowns.

Capital Plan Gets Temporary Funding Source
Gov. Quinn's administration is throwing its support behind a plan to borrow temporarily from the state's road fund to jumpstart capital construction projects.

State Backs Clean Energy Development
Meanwhile, Quinn signed legislation on Thursday that expands a state-backed guarantee for the construction of energy efficiency and pollution-control projects.

Taxpayers Dig Deep To Cover Chicago's Lawsuits
Chicago taxpayers spent a staggering $136.4 million on settling lawsuits filed against the Daley's administration's rigged hiring program, police brutality, and other municipal misconduct. Meanwhile, the City Council's Budget Committee on Thursday cleared the way for federal prosecutor Joseph Ferguson to serve as Chicago's next inspector general.

CTA's Next Stop: Service Cuts
Chicago Transit Authority officials approved a budget Thursday that includes borrowing millions from the Regional Transportation Authority in order to stave off fares hike over the next two years. However, the agency still plans to cut service and trim its payroll by more than 1,000 jobs.

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