Articles filed under Governor
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Images: Inauguration Day in SpringfieldJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - See images of inauguration day in Springfield, as Bruce Rauner was sworn in as the 42nd governor of Illinois. Michael Frerichs was sworn in as Illinois State Treasurer. ...
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Just before Rauner inaugural, Quinn signing billsJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner's inauguration celebration was beginning, departing Gov. Pat Quinn was announcing action on bills and clemency petitions. In his final moments...
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Sanguinetti emphasizes Latina roots at inaugurationJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti emphasized her Latina roots after being sworn into office Monday, taking her place as Gov. Bruce Rauner's No. 2. "As the daught...
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Half-dozen Kirk staffers move over to RaunerJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - As Republican Bruce Rauner takes over the vast state government, he'll have the help of more than a half-dozen top staff who used to work for U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. Rauner...
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Glimpses of Rauner's inauguration dayJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican Bruce Rauner's inauguration as Illinois governor Monday brings a new face to a Capitol often full of conflict. But before reality sets in, there...
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Top Rauner inaugural donors includes DuchossoisJan 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Arlington International Racecourse Chairman Richard Duchossois and the CEO of a Bolingbrook company that makes floor mats for cars are among the top donors to Gov.-elect...
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Cross, Quinn and others exit next weekJan 08, 2015 12:01 am - Former Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross of Oswego will end his 22 years as a state lawmaker Wednesday, two days after a new GOP governor is sworn in. Republica...
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Rauner: State agencies say they'll run out of moneyDec 16, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner said Tuesday state agencies are asking for about $760 million to prevent running out of money by the summer, but he didn't outline a p...
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Rauner tackles full transition agendaNov 22, 2014 11:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - From dealing with a rush of jobseekers to a leaky roof and hard feelings among opponents he now needs, Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner has been busily preparing to...
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Rauner: State finances are 'stunningly bad'Nov 20, 2014 12:00 am - Republican Bruce Rauner tried to set the stage Thursday for the challenges he will face when he's sworn in as governor in January. “The financial condition of the state ...