Attorneys Due In Court For Quinn Hiring Lawsuit

Attorneys are returning to court in a federal lawsuit over hiring in Gov. Pat Quinn's Department of Transportation.
 
 Anti-patronage attorney Michael Shakman has asked for a court-appointed monitor
of hiring as part of a lawsuit filed in April. He's said it would ensure the
administration complies with bans on political hiring for nonpolitical jobs.
 
 Quinn's attorneys have argued a monitor isn't necessary. They've said Quinn's
response to allegations of political hiring in the Department of Transportation
have been ``prompt'' and aimed at long-term solutions.
 
 Magistrate Judge Sidney Schenkier has told attorneys to return to court
Wednesday morning. 
 
 The hearing is less than two weeks before the hotly-contested November
election.
 
 Quinn is seeking a second full term with a challenge from Republican Bruce
Rauner.