Articles filed under Governor
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Zoo vs. kids; where does Quinn stand?Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Think about this paradox. Gov. Quinn gives $15.6 million to Brookfield Zoo which in turn will save X amount of Zoo personnel; but fails miserably to reimburse Clearbrook...
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If governor candidates rebuke faith, what about public commitments?Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, I would never vote for the following men for Illinois governor, "says the glowing TV image of the late,...
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Birkett endorses former boss Ryan for governorJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jim Ryan is getting more political assistance from his DuPage County roots. DuPage State's Attorney - and Ryan protégé - Joe Birkett thr...
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Democrats tout recent ethics workJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Each of the two Democrats running for governor claim to be the best choice for continuing to reform Illinois politics. Both state Comptroller Dan Hynes and Gov. Pat Quin...
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Dillard is candidate with right prioritiesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - I first met Kirk Dillard when he was Governor Jim Edgar's Chief of Staff and I was a member of the Illinois House. I can say from firsthand experience that their style o...
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High-speed rail will help all of IllinoisJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Governor Pat Quinn showed vision when he called for "super fast" rail service in his State of the State address. What exactly does "super fast" mean? We're talking less ...
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Governor candidates have no qualms cashing big checksJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - After a year in which Illinois politicians passed landmark laws to rein in moneyed interests, candidates for governor are having no qualms about cashing big checks while...
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Quinn campaign continues to blast Hynes adJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn's campaign is keeping up its criticism of a campaign ad by Comptroller Dan Hynes that features the late Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. Quinn's campaign ...
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Schillerstrom drops out of gov.'s race, backs RyanJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Naperville Republican Bob Schillerstrom dropped his bid for governor Friday and threw his weight in DuPage County behind former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan. "I'm ...
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GOP needs Brady, a true conservativeJan 21, 2010 10:00 pm - Finally Republicans have a candidate to get excited about. After years of lackluster candidates and dull campaigns, I'm excited to be supporting Bill Brady, and I want t...