Articles filed under Governor
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Rauner can't shake questions about child's schoolFeb 21, 2014 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — As he campaigns to be Illinois' next governor, billionaire businessman Bruce Rauner of Winnetka cannot shake questions about his daughter's admission to an...
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Dillard defends backing of teachers unionFeb 18, 2014 12:01 am - In debate, Rauner calls support of teachers group a 'corrupting influence'
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Rutherford cancels ad reservationsFeb 18, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford has canceled reservations for television ads touting his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Spokeswom...
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Senate leader warns of $3 billion budget holeFeb 17, 2014 12:01 am - Senate President John Cullerton warned Monday of a nearly $3 billion state budget gap - including a $1.6 billion revenue dip with the expiring income tax increase - and ...
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Governor candidates back new building planFeb 17, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - With the largest statewide public construction program in Illinois history nearing its end, all of the 2014 candidates for governor say the state should ap...
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Endorsement: Quinn for Democratic nomination for governorFeb 17, 2014 12:01 am - In five years at the helm of Illinois government, Gov. Pat Quinn has made his share of enemies within his party. But he's notched some significant political successes al...
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GOP governor candidates look at gamblingFeb 15, 2014 10:00 pm - The four Republicans running for a chance to take on Gov. Pat Quinn, who has vetoed two plans to add casinos and venues for slot machines in Illinois, all vary in their ...
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On Republican ballot, Dillard for Illinois governorFeb 15, 2014 3:00 pm - For the state of Illinois, much is at stake in the race for governor this year. The portent has been much reflected in the rhetoric among the four candidates seeking the...
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Rutherford trip lodging becomes GOP campaign issueFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - In his pitch to become Illinois governor, state Treasurer Dan Rutherford boasts of his cheap travel and lodging practices as part of a frugal conservatism that will serv...
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Dillard's teachers union support could mean funding boostFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - State Sen. Kirk Dillard picked up the biggest labor endorsement thus far in the Republican race for governor, with the state's largest teachers union backing him on Frid...