Articles filed under Governor
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Cook County GOP to make rare endorsement for governor SaturdayDec 20, 2013 3:26 pm - The Cook County Republican Party is making its first endorsement in a gubernatorial primary in at least 25 years, calling it a show of cohesion that could boost voter tu...
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Quinn wants higher minimum wage by Christmas 2014Dec 18, 2013 3:50 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says he wants to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to at least $10 by Christmas of next year. The Chicago Democrat who’s seeking re-election campaigned on the ...
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Governor shies away from committing to a term limitDec 18, 2013 3:49 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says the best way to implement term limits is for lawmakers to first pass a law that would create an “even playing field.” The Chicago Democrat was asked...
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Quinn: Illinois to build, renovate affordable housingDec 10, 2013 6:01 am - Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois will build or rehabilitate nearly 1,500 affordable housing units statewide. The Chicago Democrat said in a statement Monday the apartments w...
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Quinn: Best way to campaign is to do the jobNov 27, 2013 6:19 am - Gov. Pat Quinn says the best way to campaign for the 2014 election is to do his job. The Chicago Democrat wouldn’t say much Tuesday about the fact that potential Republ...
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GOP gov. candidate Rauner releases tax returnsNov 27, 2013 6:15 am - A Republican who’s running to become Illinois governor reported more than $53 million in income last year while disclosing he has ownership stakes in three professional ...
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Palatine Township GOP endorsement spurs 'pay-to-play' claimNov 22, 2013 4:30 am - The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard is accusing fellow GOP candidate Bruce Rauner of “pay-to-play” politics as a result of an endorsement Rau...
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Vallas just as surprised as anyone to be runningmateNov 12, 2013 5:44 am - Gov. Pat Quinn’s selection of former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas to be his 2014 running mate took many people by surprise — including Vallas himself. Vallas said Tu...
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Kirk says he won't endorse anyone in GOP primaryNov 12, 2013 5:00 am - Republican Sen. Mark Kirk says he won't endorse any candidate in Illinois' GOP gubernatorial primary. However, Kirk gave some advice. He contends the only way Republican...
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Quinn picks Paul Vallas as 2014 running mateNov 08, 2013 10:22 am - Working to reinforce his image as a reformer and champion of the middle class, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday he has selected former Chicago schools CEO and 2002 gu...