Articles filed under State Executive
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Democratic governor hopefuls mostly agreeJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The leading Democrats running for governor generally share positions on the hot-button political issues of abortion, guns and gay marriage. Gov. Pat Quinn ...
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Quinn says IDOC chief went rogue, didn't 'follow directives'Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says violent offenders were released early from prison under a non-publicized, money-saving program because his corrections chief went rogue. Quinn told t...
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McKenna wrong, sorry for party pollingJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Republican Party said Friday that gubernatorial hopeful Andy McKenna wrongly used party resources to poll his own name as a possible candidate...
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Schillerstrom says he'll be a one-termer if elected governorJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Three-term DuPage County Chairman Bob Schillerstrom says he will serve only one term if elected governor whether he accomplishes his goals in office or not. "(Voters) de...
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Quinn says tax hikes may come right after primaryJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says his Democratic primary campaign is a referendum on raising taxes to solve the state's budget crisis. "If I prevail on Feb. 2 - I believe I will - I t...
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Rep. Jackson endorses Quinn for governorJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - MATTESON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says he's endorsing Gov. Pat Quinn because of the governor's emphasis on job creation. Jackson calls Quinn a man of his word. And he s...
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2 lieutenant governor hopefuls say office could be eliminatedJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Lieutenant governor hopeful Sen. Matt Murphy said he'd be open to eliminating the very office he's running for in an effort to rein in the size and cost of...
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Murphy campaign backed by Senate GOP leaderJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno endorsed Sen. Matt Murphy in the crowded race for lieutenant governor Wednesday, saying it will be her only endo...
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Selling tollway idea drives GOP skirmishJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan said Monday he would consider selling the tollway system to a private company, making him the second Republican candidate for g...
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Tax pledge brings out sparks in GOP Gov. raceJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna demanded his opponents in the governor's race sign an anti-tax pledge Monday, sidestepping that a major supporter ...