October 13, 2011
Bill would halt pension double dipping by Chicago labor leaders
State House GOP leader calls abuses uncovered by Tribune/WGN-TV a disgrace
by Jason Grotto, Tribune Reporterss tha
Less than n 24 hours after the Tribune and WGN-TV reported that at least eight union officials eligible for a city pension also stand to receive one or more union pensions for the same period of work, Illinois House Republican leader Tom Cross filed legislation that would limit them to just the one.
“This is double dipping on steroids — and it was meant to be illegal. Unfortunately, top union officials used a questionable interpretation of the pension law that allowed them to use a loophole to grab two or sometimes three pensions,” said Cross, R-Oswego. “This is a disgrace — and must be remedied immediately.”
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State Journal-Register (September 27, 2011) Begin pension fix by closing loophole
Fox Chicago Sunday Pensions and Jobs (September 25, 2011)
Chicago Tribune Editorial Sunday (Sept. 25, 2011) : Yes this is corrupt.
Bloomington Pantagraph Sunday (Sept. 25, 2011): Examples of how pension system is used and abused
WGN TV: House leader aims to stop union pension problem (Sept. 22, 2011)
Chicago Tribune (September 22, 2011) GOP leader Repeal city pension perk for union officials
September 19-20, 2011
Quad Cities Dispatch Argus newspaper
State GOP propose estate tax changes, by Eric Timmons
WICS-TV in Springfield, Ill.
Illinois House Republicans pitch jobs plan, by Andrew Hansen
Decatur Herald-Review
Cross outlines GOP jobs package during Decatur stop, by Kenneth Lowe
WMBD-TV Peoria
Illinois Republicans unveil jobs plan
Peoria Journal Star
House GOP leader unveils Illinois jobs plan, by Chris Kaergard
1470 WMBD Radio
House Republicans look to create 60,000 jobs
WCBU-FM
State House Republicans tout proposed jobs plan
Aurora Beacon News
Letter to the Editor: Illinois should lead in creation of jobs
150 Years Later, new law will create Commission to mark significance of America’s defining war
Governor Pat Quinn (D-Illinois) signed Rep. Tom Cross’ (R-Oswego) bill today that will establish a commission to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. The historic legislation, House Bill 237, is a tribute to the men and women from Illinois who fought and sacrificed for the cause of freedom and national unity.
“This new commission will aim to commemorate four of the most crucial years in our history,” said Cross. “The Civil War certainly was a pivotal point in our nation’s history and it should be remembered and celebrated in an appropriate way.”
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August 23, 2011
Joliet torture case inspires law
Legislation strengthening penalties for abusers who torture their victims was signed into over the weekend by the governor.
The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and state Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, and drafted by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow. Read more
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