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Pushing Back on Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn Announces Rail Construction Project for Chicago’s South Side
(Chicago, IL) — August 23, 2011. As a part of the growing spat with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel over the fate of a tax revenue-rich casino for Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn today went out of his way to highlight his efforts to create jobs in Chicago by announcing the start of construction for a railroad … Continue reading
Chicago Sues Kankakee and Others over Illinois Sales Tax Scam
(Chicago, IL) — August 23, 2011. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today had the City of Chicago file a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County seeking damages from the City of Kankakee, Village of Channahon and three brokers over a sales tax kickback scheme that is diverting sales tax revenue from Chicago. “Companies are gaming … Continue reading
Our View: Illinois Behavioral Health Care Gets a Cynical Embrace from Gov. Pat Quinn
If Governor Pat Quinn ever wonders why the public, the press and the legislature find his approach to governing to be incoherent and frustrating, and at times cynical, he needs only to consider his recent whip-lash-inducing turn on behavioral health care policy. Last week Quinn held a bill-signing ceremony at the Alexian Brothers Center for … Continue reading
20-Member Illinois Environmental Justice Council OK’d by Gov. Pat Quinn
(Chicago, IL) — August 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn likes to establish all sorts of commissions, task forces, councils, and boards to confront problems when more concrete solutions are in short supply. Quinn today delivered another such blue ribbon panel. The governor today signed legislation that creates Illinois’ first “environmental justice” panel that will assess … Continue reading
Gov. Pat Quinn Gives Swift Kick in the Pants to Westboro Baptist Church
(Springfield, IL) — August 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday gave a swift kick in the behind to the Westboro Baptist Church and its unhinged pastor, Fred Phelps. Quinn signed legislation to protect the funerals of military personnel from the disruptive protests of hate groups, such as the 71-member, Kansas-based “church”. Phelps and his equally … Continue reading
Alexi Giannoulias Returns to Illinois State Government
(Chicago, IL) – August 10, 2011. Alexi Giannoulias has once again a job state government. But no pay. Governor Pat Quinn today appoint the ex-Treasurer to serve as the unpaid chairman of the Illinois Community College Board. Continue reading
To Boost Illinois Recycling Gov. Pat Quinn Approves iJunk Law
(Chicago, IL) — August 10, 2011. Move over bottles and cans, recycling in Illinois has gone high-tech. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that expands the types of electronic products, like iPods, that must be recycled and toughens penalties for those who ignore the mandate. Continue reading
Will Lake Michigan Become an Illinois Wind Farm?
(Windy City) — August 8, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the signing of legislation to breathe life into wind energy production efforts on Lake Michigan. “A thriving green energy sector will further strengthen Illinois’ economy, create jobs and boost our economic recovery,” said Quinn. The legislation, House Bill 1558, sponsored by State Rep. Robyn … Continue reading
New Law Gives Illinois Sex Trafficking Victims Way Out of Prostitution Conviction
(Chicago, IL) – August 8, 2011. Illinois has a new law that aims to help victims of sex trafficking who have been charged with prostitution by opening a legal route to remove the convictions through a court. “Victims deserve a chance to clear their records and rebuild their lives,” said Governor Pat Quinn, who signed … Continue reading
Ex-Aide to Gen. David H. Petraeus Appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn to Head Illinois Veterans Agency
(Chicago, IL) — August 5, 2011. At a press conference today in Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn announced the appointment of a former senior staff member for Army General David H. Petraeus as chief of the Illinois veterans agency. Continue reading
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Gov. Pat Quinn
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IL General Assembly
- Teamster School Bus Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly - Sacramento Bee May 24, 2012
- Teamster School Bus Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly - MarketWatch (press release) May 23, 2012
- Bill Protecting Job Applicants' Facebook Passwords Sent to Governor - Patch.com May 24, 2012
- IL General Assembly Being Taken to School over Scholarship Program - Tristatehomepage.com May 22, 2012
- State Rep Frustrated With Crete Village Board Over Inaction On Controversial ... - Progress Illinois May 23, 2012
- Our Opinion: 'Drastic' cuts would put schools in jeopardy - The State Journal-Register May 22, 2012
- ISRA-PVF Advises Illinois Legislators That Votes On SB1034 Will Serve As ... - Sacramento Bee May 22, 2012
- Illinois General Assembly Approves Money to Keep Day Care Center Open, Bill ... - WJBD Online May 18, 2012
- American Progressive Bag Alliance Urges Illinois General Assembly To Pass ... - MarketWatch (press release) May 1, 2012
- Fitch Rates Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth, IL Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable - MarketWatch (press release) May 22, 2012
The Capitol Fax Blog
- Patrick Fitzgerald talks about his future May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Question of the day May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: UPDATE TO MEDICAID STORY May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Medicaid votes, budget battles and a very big cut May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Retirement age may not be raised May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Get Illinois Working Again May 24, 2012 Advertising Department
- This one might just break the mold May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- A smart move undermined by a petulant boyfriend May 24, 2012 Rich Miller
- Revised SB 678 Expected To Save Ratepayers $437.7 Million, Includes Low Rate Caps For All Customers May 24, 2012 Advertising Department
- Morning Shorts May 24, 2012 Owen Irwin