Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Daley offers a three-point plan for pension reform, calling Gov. Pat Quinn out for "failed leadership." Daley is calling on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of pension reform bills. Elizabeth Brackett has the story on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

Also today, a group of 28 elected officials from both parties released a joint statement calling for the House of Representatives to hold a floor vote on the original version of Senate Bill 2404.

Related Links:

The State Journal-Register article on Bill Daley proposes plan to end pension deadlock

Chicago Tribune article on Governor candidate Daley criticizes Quinn, Madigan

Crain's Chicago Business blog on Bill Daley rips Quinn, Lisa Madigan on pension 'failure'

Elected officials demand House floor vote on original, Senate-passed SB 2404

Open Pensions: Constitutionality

The Great Pension Debate: detailed analysis of the Illinois Constitution’s pension clause

The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago

Illinois Policy Institute