Gov. Pat Quinn calls for a special session of the Illinois General Assembly on August 17 "to act on comprehensive pension reform that is vital for our fiscal future." The governor joins Carol Marin on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to discuss that, and more news from the capitol. Then, Sen. Michael Noland from the governor's pension working group talks with Phil Ponce about whether lawmakers can solve even a piece of the state's ballooning pension crisis during this special session. Read the Special Session Proclamation in the PDF below.

Related Links:

Chicago Tribune article on Quinn calls special session on pension reform Aug. 17

Crain's Chicago Business blog on Gov. Quinn calls special legislative session to address pension costs

Bill Status of HB1447

Republican Leader's Statement on Governor's Special Session Announcement

Gov. Quinn's website

Gov. Quinn on Twitter

Contact the governor

Contact legislators

More on Sen. Michael Noland

File Attachments:

Special Session Proclamation for 8-17-12 filed 7-30-12.pdf

HB 1447.pdf