Articles filed under State Executive
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Appeals court says term limits can't be on ballotAug 20, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Proponents of term limits for Illinois lawmakers were preparing a last-minute appeal to the state Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled Wednesday that...
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Rauner revs up GOP at state fairAug 14, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner roared into the state fairgrounds on a Harley Thursday, revving up the party faithful by pledging to help l...
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Quinn wants apology over 'cow tipping' remarkAug 14, 2014 1:01 am - Gov. Pat Quinn says his Republican challenger's running mate should apologize for a 2013 comment asking if "cow tipping" was a job requirement in Springfield. The remar...
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Rauner keeps up property tax pressureAug 12, 2014 1:01 am - Republican governor hopeful Bruce Rauner has launched a website and enlisted a suburban homeowner for a robocall supporting his effort to freeze suburban property taxes....
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Quinn signs bills to better emergency responseAug 12, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Pat Quinn has signed two pieces of legislation aimed at improving emergency response in rural areas of Illinois. One bill is sponsored by Republican s...
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Quinn calls on Rauner to confirm debatesAug 11, 2014 1:01 am - With less than three months until the November election, Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday called on Republican challenger Bruce Rauner to firm up the candidates' debate schedule...
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Quinn, Rauner lob new accusationsAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday accused Republican rival Bruce Rauner of dodging responsibility for another business dealing he called "very troubling," while Rauner's campaign...
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Candidate asked for state job, joked about capitalAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Republican candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor asked a state official if he knew of any jobs in the agency where he worked and made a joke sugge...
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Rauner in Montana for vacation, fundraiserAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - Republican Bruce Rauner has traveled to his family's ranch in Montana to vacation and raise money for his Illinois governor campaign. The fundraiser is scheduled for Tue...
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Editorial: Faith is the forerunner of prosperityAug 03, 2014 1:01 am - How optimistic are you about the future of the state of Illinois? How optimistic are you that you can do anything about it? If you're like a lot of people in Illinois, y...