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Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
Gov. Pat Quinn said at a news conference in Chicago today that his Democratic running mate, Scott Lee Cohen, "has a lot of explaining to do."“It’s imperative that the lieutenant governor candidate speak up quickly… and completely about very serious ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnComptroller Dan Hynes conceded the Democratic nomination for governor to Gov. Pat Quinn this morning. “Well, the people have spoken. And the votes have been counted. … We rose up but fell just a little short,” Hynes said at a news confe...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel WellsHistorically, self-funded campaigns have not been successful in Illinois, but Tuesday’s ballot numbers show they’re not doomed to failure.“There are real serious limits to self-funders, but obviously if you can get the right set of ci...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnIllinois voters didn't flock to the polls for yesterday’s primary election, and multiple recounts may be the result.As of this morning both Republicans and Democrats do not have an official candidate for governor.The gap between Sen. Bill B...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnFutureGen, a “clean” coal plant proposed for construction in Mattoon, got backing today from an Illinois utility company. Exelon, based in Chicago, has joined the group of investors, known as the FutureGen alliance, that support the proje...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel Wells Illinois politicians will travel tomorrow by plane to Amtrak stations in Chicago, Alton and Bloomington to unveil a $1.2 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act award for Illinois high-speed rail improvements.The funds -- part of a ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel WellsAs a lawsuit seeking to close two Chicago navigational locks remains under review by the U.S. Supreme Court, Great Lakes leaders on Wednesday agreed to seek $20 million for an Asian carp management and control plan. According to Christina M...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnThousands of government employees whose jobs were threatened by budget cuts got a reprieve after the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 reached an agreement with Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration. After a ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel WellsHouse Republicans are pushing for continued campaign finance reform with new legislation that would limit the power of political parties and all four legislative leaders in general elections.As proposed by House Minority Leader Tom Cross, H...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnPublic universities in Illinois are considering different options to cope with the fact that the state owes them millions, and there is little sign of a light at the end of the tunnel.The University of Illinois is considering a tuition increa...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom announced today that he is dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination for governor.Schillerstrom threw his support behind former Attorney General Jim Ryan, a fellow DuPage country Republican.“As...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel WellsTwo Chicago locks will remain open for the time being, the U.S. Supreme Court announced today in response to Michigan’s request for immediate action to keep the invasive species Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The rest of the laws...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnGov. Pat Quinn signed a bill today that will overhaul regulation of the cemetery industry. HB 1188 came in response to the Burr Oak cemetery scandal in July. Investigators revealed that bodies buried in Burr Oak, a historic African-American c...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnGov. Pat Quinn signed three new bills into law that go into effect immediately.The two bills Quinn signed today will assist Illinois in its pursuit of up to $500 million in competitive federal education grants.SB 315 will make student perform...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel Wells with Jamey Dunn contributing Race to the TopThe legislature on Wednesday approved two measures that better position Illinois to receive up to $500 million for improving the performance of low-achieving schools through the federally funded ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey Dunn with Rachel Wells contributing Governor Pat Quinn gave his State of the State address in front of the General Assembly today. While the speech lasted over an hour and was laced with emotional moments, Quinn did not offer any new ideas or spe...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey Dunn and Rachel WellsLegislators returned today for the start of their spring session. They will remain in Springfield tomorrow to hear Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget address. Session is expected to adjourn sometime tomorrow, and lawmakers do not plan...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
The state got an infusion of cash from a borrowing deal that could soon go toward its backlog of unpaid bills.In a move approved by the legislature in July, Illinois sold $3.4 billion in bonds Thursday to pay off the state’s pension obligation. The mone...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Rachel WellsNearly two weeks after a failed al-Qaeda attempt to bomb a plane bound for Detroit, an Illinois legislative commission voted Wednesday to support the sale of Thomson Correctional Center to the federal government to house suspected terrorist...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnGov. Pat Quinn appointed Michael McCotter, a veteran of the Chicago Police Department, to investigate two prisoner early release programs initiated by his administration. Quinn made the announcement a day after he suspended a plan to let near...
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