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Governor Quinn will sign bill to abolish legislative scholarships

Illinois lawmakers have killed a scandal-ridden legislative scholarship program after years of debate and reports of abuses and Governor Patrick...
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Governor Quinn honors Illinois Silver Star recipients on Armed Services Day

Governor Pat Quinn joined Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Illinois National Guard Maj. General William Enyart to...
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Governor Quinn announces re-opening of the Congress Parkway bridge

Governor Pat Quinn today announced the re-opening of the Congress Parkway Bridge, following two years of repairs to ease congestion and improve...
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Governor Patrick Quinn signs 'speed cam bills' into law

Governor Patrick Quinn signed the so-called "speed cam bill" into law. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spearheaded the drive for passage of...
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To what can I compare Governor Quinn’s leadership?

As I reflected upon Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s “State of the State” message this past week, I struggled to come up with an...
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Governor Quinn will decide about Emanuel's speed cam bill at end of month

Mayor Rahm Emanuels's speed cam bill, known as SB0965, will come to a resolution by the end of this month (January), according to the Illinois...
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The Midas Touch -- in reverse

You surely remember the story of Midas – the king whose touch turned everything to gold. That image came to mind as I thought about our state...
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Governor Quinn saves the Tinley Park Mental Health Center and other facilities

Governor Patrick Quinn announced that the Tinley Park Mental Health Center will remain open. The deal was struck with four legislative leaders...
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Will Governor Quinn sign or veto the controversial Chicago speed cam bill?

Governor Patrick Quinn has not been an easy person to read. There is an assumption that the governor will sign the controversial Chicago speed cam...
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A View from above: Illinois financial woes

This is the second of a three-part series on Illinois economic woes; today two important aspects of the problemOne additional factor that can turn...
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