Illinois legislators wrap up the first week of their annual fall veto session Thursday.
Gov. Pat Quinn didn't use his veto pen often, but he did use his powers to try to wipe out a measure dealing with the Freedom of Information Act. The plan gives governments more time to respond to certain citizens' requests, and can charge them up to $100 for some information.
In his veto message, Quinn said the bill reduces government transparency. But members of the Illinois House voted to override him. Now, it's a matter of whether the Senate will do the same.
Legislators did not yet take up other vetoes, like one creating safeguards for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, and another that would let trucks drive faster on highways.
The General Assembly did begin to advance of one Quinn's last requests -- a minimum wage hike. A plan to bring it to $10 an hour beginning in July passed a Senate committee.
Thursday, both Quinn and his successor, Bruce Rauner, will be in the capital.
