Articles filed under Governor
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Schneider withdraws support for gubernatorial candidate BissSep 04, 2017 1:00 am - Congressman Brad Schneider is withdrawing his endorsement of state Sen. Daniel Biss in the Democratic primary for Illinois governor because of his running mate's stance ...
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Do suburban police support new law that extends protection for immigrants?Sep 01, 2017 5:30 am - When Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Monday barring police officers in the state from stopping, arresting or searching anyone based solely on immigration status, hi...
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates to speak in Des PlainesAug 18, 2017 1:00 am - Maine Township and Elk Grove Township Democrats are hosting a gubernatorial forum next week in Des Plaines. Democratic candidates for governor have been invited to spea...
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Lester: Suburban caregivers get small boost in pay, but fight wages onJul 17, 2017 5:30 am - After frequent stories of caregivers earning around $10 an hour even after years of work, suburban aides who care for people with disabilities are getting a pay raise. ...
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Rauner to tour flood damage in Algonquin todayJul 16, 2017 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner will be in Algonquin later today to view flood damage along the Fox River, his office announced this morning. Among his stops will be the Algonquin Pub...
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Constable: Bail law a good measure you don't want to useJun 20, 2017 5:30 am - The Republicans and Democrats in Springfield finally came together to pass a piece of legislation this month that Gov. Bruce Rauner actually signed into law. But nobody ...
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Skokie natives recall 1977 neo-Nazi marchJun 19, 2017 5:30 am - Forty years ago, Anita Silvert and James Sherman were young college graduates watching as their hometown of Skokie made international headlines. This summer, they're rel...
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Drury joins crowded Democratic primary field for governorJun 06, 2017 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury on Tuesday became the latest suburbanite to throw his name into an already crowded Democratic primary field for governor. Drury, a form...
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Is the tollway getting cold feet on Route 53 extension?Apr 24, 2017 5:30 am - For months, the Route 53 extension has languished on the back burner at the Illinois tollway. But separate events last week - a survey showing support for extending the ...
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Rauner: Illinois 'very close' to budget deal. Senate leaders less hopefulApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner told a suburban business group Wednesday that state lawmakers are "very close" to a budget deal that would break a two-year stalemate. At t...