Articles filed under Governor
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Biss announces Democratic bid for governorMar 19, 2017 11:00 pm - State Sen. Daniel Biss threw his hat into the already crowded Illinois governor's race Monday via a Facebook Live message. Biss, an Evanston Democrat who made an unsucc...
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Chris Kennedy ready for prime time in race against RaunerFeb 08, 2017 12:00 am - He's dubious about raising taxes to solve the budget crisis, wants a capital bill to improve transit and roads, and says he's no one's puppet. Suburbanite Chris Kennedy,...
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Democrat Chris Kennedy to run for governor in 2018Feb 08, 2017 12:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic businessman Chris Kennedy said Wednesday he will run for Illinois governor in 2018, bringing the instant name recognition of his family's polit...
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Rauner will urge Trump administration against full Obamacare repealFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner told members of the Daily Herald editorial board Thursday that an immediate repeal of the federal Affordable Care Act would put Illinois in ...
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Four Democrats who could challenge Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018Dec 26, 2016 12:00 am - Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner sent two clear signals when he dumped $50 million into his campaign fund: The 2018 race for Illinois governor will be a rough one, and the c...
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Ex-Gov. Ryan 'got along well' with Castro but never forgot dictator's brutalityNov 28, 2016 4:00 am - The beginnings of George Ryan's historic trip to Cuba - where he was the first sitting U.S. governor to meet with Cuban dictator Fidel Castro - can be traced back to a p...
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Students, industry connect at Elk Grove manufacturing expoOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - Students from around Northwest suburbs mixed with leaders in the manufacturing industry Monday at the 2016 Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo at Elk Grove...
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Rauner: 'I'll compromise on anything' to get spending plan passedJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Not willing to give up on passing a set of pro-business, anti-union measures, Gov. Bruce Rauner has held the line for more than a year as Illinois has gone without a bud...
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'Suffrage at 17' voting rights measure advancesJun 01, 2016 1:00 am - Legislation that could expand the ability of Illinois teenagers to participate in the political process is headed to Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk. The measure, which would a...
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Many states have OK'd two budgets while Illinois fails to finish oneMay 09, 2016 1:00 am -