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Rauner exploring ways to consolidate local governments
By Robert Sanchez
Feb 13, 2015 6:21 PM - Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to reduce the massive number of local government agencies in Illinois after previous consolidation efforts by state lawmakers stalled. Rauner signed an executive order Friday creating a Local Government and Unfunded Mandate Task Force that will be headed by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton. The panel will be charged with finding efficiencies and encouraging streamlining of local government functions, officials said.
Obama signs Duckworth bill to prevent veteran suicides
By Mike Riopell
Feb 12, 2015 7:19 PM - A new law co-written by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth aims to get veterans struggling with their mental health more help from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It's named after Clay Hunt, a former Marine who helped other veterans with their demons but ultimately took his own life in 2011.
Rauner executive order takes aim at unions
By Mike Riopell
Feb 10, 2015 1:29 PM - Gov. Bruce Rauner Monday signed an executive order declaring state workers don't have to pay fees to support union bargaining if they're not in the union. In making his case, the Winnetka Republican pointed to a key high court decision from last year concerning a Lake County mom.
Chris Christie event in suburbs nearly sold out
By Mike Riopell
Feb 9, 2015 3:24 PM - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's planned visit to Rolling Meadows Thursday is set to break an attendance record for the Republican event he'll headline. As of this morning, 850 people had registered to hear Christie speak at the Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at The Meadows Club.
Rauner dismisses 'anti-union' criticism in Lombard
By Doug T. Graham
Feb 9, 2015 6:36 PM - Gov. Bruce Rauner shot back at critics who've characterized him as being "anti-union," during a speech Sunday at the Westin hotel in Lombard. "Let me be clear, I am not anti-union. I do believe you should be able to join a union or not join a union. You should have the freedom to choose," he said.
What did he mean by that? Lawmakers debate phrase from Rauner's speech
By Mike Riopell
Feb 6, 2015 5:31 AM - Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to work with lawmakers, but is he presenting his proposals as a package deal with no room for compromise? Republicans don't see it that way, but a couple lines of his speech had Democrats raising their eyebrows.
Rauner details property tax freeze, but will it happen?
By Mike Riopell
Feb 5, 2015 4:53 AM - Gov. Bruce Rauner took aim at property taxes Wednesday, rejuvenating his campaign call to freeze rising costs and saying local governments have to cut expenses to make it happen. He pointed to DuPage County as an example of cutting layers of government. "By implementing these reforms, we will give taxpayers and local governments the tools they need to freeze property taxes," Rauner said.
Rauner promises 'competitive' salaries for business leaders joining team
By Katlyn Smith
Jan 23, 2015 10:13 PM - Business leaders tapped to join Illinois' new executive team will be offered "competitive" salaries to lure them out of the private sector, Gov. Bruce Rauner said Friday. The Winnetka Republican said he plans to announce more advisors in the next few weeks. "We're going to pay what we need to to bring in talented people," Rauner said.
Republicans playing the long game on term limits

Jan 22, 2015 6:46 PM - State Rep. Ron Sandack, a Downers Grove Republican, proposes an amendment to the Illinois Constitution calling for 10-year term limits for state lawmakers. Rauner tried to get a similar measure put before voters on the November ballot, but it was tossed in court. Still, it remained a major talking point for a campaign running against the Springfield establishment.
What Bruce Rauner can do without the Legislature
By Mike Riopell
Jan 18, 2015 7:30 AM - Rauner has tried to promote the idea of bipartisanship in his first week in office. But what will be be able to do alone? Aside from executive orders, he doesn't have to spend the money lawmakers give him. And he has broad powers to direct his agencies.

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