Articles filed under State Executive
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Eileen Quinn, mother of former Gov., dies at 98Nov 21, 2015 12:00 am - Irish mothers are renowned for fierce protectiveness of their broods, and Eileen Quinn was no exception. Though well into her late 90s and largely confined to a wheelcha...
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Munger: Illinois can't afford November pension paymentOct 14, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois' comptroller says the state doesn't have enough money in its checkbook to make its $560 million November payment to state pension systems. Retirees will continu...
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Suburban Democrats key in Rauner vs. unions battleAug 27, 2015 1:00 am - Lawmakers have set up a potential showdown with Gov. Bruce Rauner over a proposal he's called a “direct frontal assault on the taxpayers of Illinois.” Suburban Democrats...
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Cook County Democrats won't endorse Duckworth or Zopp in U.S. Senate raceAug 19, 2015 1:00 am - Three suburban candidates for top offices did not win the endorsement of Cook County Democrats over their Chicago challengers. The county Democratic organization will no...
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Munger: Budget pinch will hit non-profits 'very quickly'Jul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban nonprofit organizations like the Ray Graham Association are likely to feel the pain of the state's budget impasse very soon, Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger ...
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Vernon Hills declines action on Gov. Rauner's 'turnaround agenda'Apr 23, 2015 1:00 am - Vernon Hills officials agree Illinois has financial problems, but passed on the idea that Gov. Bruce Rauner's "turnaround agenda" is the way to solve them. The village b...
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Rauner wants to set spending record on roads, bridgesMar 10, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday he wants the state to set a spending record on roads and bridges during his term in office. Rauner told the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Asso...
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Rauner exploring ways to consolidate local governmentsFeb 13, 2015 12:00 am - 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. Ra...
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Obama signs Duckworth bill to prevent veteran suicidesFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - President Barack Obama today signed legislation cowritten by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth aimed at trying to get veterans struggling with their mental health more help from...
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Your Illinois license won't be enough to flyFeb 11, 2015 4:30 am - An Illinois driver's license might not be enough identification to get you onto a commercial flight beginning next year. That's because state-issued driver's licenses do...