Raises

Judge rules against Ill. union on canceled raises for state workers

A federal judge has ruled against state employees in a dispute over whether Gov. Pat Quinn can cancel raises promised in union contracts.The American…

Quinn continues to defend budget without raises

Gov. Pat Quinn is defending signing a budget that state officials say didn't fully fund 12 of 14 agencies even before the Chicago Democrat canceled raises…

Union asks arbitrator to decide on canceled raises for Ill. state workers

A major state employee union has asked an arbitrator to decide whether Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn can cancel scheduled raises for thousands of workers.The…

Quinn: Ready for court battle over canceled raises for Ill. state workers

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's ready to go to court over canceling pay raises for nearly 30,000 state workers.Quinn defended his decision to deny the…

The dome of the Illinois State Capitol building.

Quinn tries to skip $77 million in raises

Updated 1:39 p.m. and again at 3:27 p.m. with information about union.Gov. Pat Quinn wants to cancel raises for thousands of state employees to help cope…