Articles filed under State Executive
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Approved state checks limited after Topinka's deathDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - As state officials contemplate replacing late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, the clock is running down for those dependent on the checks the office issues....
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Illinois governors have filled 16 vacancies since 1848Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois governors have filled 16 vacancies in statewide offices since 1848. None is as unusual as the one left this week by the death of Comptroller Judy ...
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Images: Judy Baar Topinka through the yearsDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - ...
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Judy Baar Topinka remembered as good-humored truth-tellerDec 10, 2014 12:00 am - In the closing days of her 2006 campaign for governor, Republican Judy Baar Topinka was trailing in the polls despite the already troubled tenure of Democrat Rod Blagoje...
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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 ...
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Seeking ideas, Rauner creates transition websiteNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - Illinois Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner is launching a website that will allow individuals to apply for jobs in his administration. The website is www.MakeIllinoisGreat.com. Vi...
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Business leaders look forward to Rauner administrationNov 09, 2014 6:00 am - Business leaders who backed Republican Bruce Rauner's campaign for governor not surprisingly were thrilled when the Winnetka businessman prevailed on Tuesday night. Ther...
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Rauner to tour Illinois after winning officeNov 07, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Governor-elect Bruce Rauner is planning a statewide tour by plane after ousting Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. Rauner spokesman Lance Trover says stops on Friday...
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Local Democrats power past Rauner machine with fistsNov 07, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Bruce Rauner dominated in the suburban collar counties Tuesday. He managed to persuade a huge number of voters to vote Republican in the governor's race. But ...