Posted by Tribune staff at 1:40 p.m.
Gov. Pat Quinn today issued an amendatory veto of the McCormick Place overhaul
legislation, sending it back to the legislature with
revisions, including elimination of a hike in fees on airport taxi and bus rides
that would have raised additional marketing funds.
Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, and Senate Republican leader Christine Radogo of Lemont issued a joint statement vowing to override Quinn’s veto.
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