Dec 11th, 2008 · Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn says if Illinois legislators do not begin impeachment hearings soon, he supports having the state attorney general going to the Supreme Court to remove Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office. Quinn talks about the reasons for his position.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Federal authorities say Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to benefit from his ability to appoint someone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. After Blagojevich's arrest Tuesday, there were calls for the governor to step down. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn says the governor should do what's right for the people of Illinois and either resign or step aside.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Quinn Walker is a brazen experimental baroque-folk artist. His first studio solo record is a double disc, one titled Laughter's An A**hole, the other Lion Land. Beneath the amusing impression of the album is a deeper context revealing Walker's social consciousness. The title refers to the humility of humor and that people oftentimes "laugh at the expense of other people".
Sep 16th, 2007 · Liane Hansen speaks to actor Aidan Quinn about his role in the HBO movie, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Quinn is nominated for an Emmy award for his portrayal of Sen. Henry Dawes, who wrote the law that put Native Americans on reservations. The movie is based on the 1970 book by Dee Brown.
Apr 20th, 2006 · Rick Barrett, a retired DEA officer, is trying to get the Chicago police department to recognize Constable James Quinn as the first Chicago policeman killed in the line of duty. According to the Chicago Police Dept., Quinn died in drunken bar fight, and was not on duty. Melissa Block talks with Barret about why the city should recognize Quinn's passing.
Jan 25th, 2006 · Melissa Block talks with Massachusetts State Rep. John Quinn about his proposed ban on the AWOL, or Alcohol Without Liquid machine, a nebulizer that enables the inhalation of hard alcohol. Quinn says though the machines have not yet arrived in his state, they pose a danger given the large number of college students in the region.
Dec 22nd, 2005 · Patrick Quinn's pursuit for a spot on the U.S. Olympic luge team ended yesterday. The 39-year-old Quinn and his teammate lost a race down an icy course in Lake Placid.
Dec 16th, 2005 · Luger Quinn Takes Another Shot at Olympics December 16, 2005 · Sports agent Patrick Quinn has spent most of his adult life trying to make it to the Olympics. Friday will be a decisive moment in the 39-year-old's quest, a crucial qualifying luge race in Lake Placid. Quinn tried unsuccessfully to make the games as a speed skater in 1998 and 2002.