Articles filed under Politics
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Text of Rauner's speechJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - The following is a copy of Gov. Bruce Rauner's speech Monday. "Good afternoon, Illinois. Great day, Illinois! Thank you so much! I want to begin by thanking my wife, Dia...
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Just before Rauner inaugural, Quinn signing billsJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner's inauguration celebration was beginning, departing Gov. Pat Quinn was announcing action on bills and clemency petitions. In his final moments...
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Sanguinetti emphasizes Latina roots at inaugurationJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti emphasized her Latina roots after being sworn into office Monday, taking her place as Gov. Bruce Rauner's No. 2. "As the daught...
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Half-dozen Kirk staffers move over to RaunerJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - As Republican Bruce Rauner takes over the vast state government, he'll have the help of more than a half-dozen top staff who used to work for U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. Rauner...
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Rauner picks Lombard man as acting head of VAJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed Harold Sawyer of Lombard to be the acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Monday. Sawyer has worked with the agency ...
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Glimpses of Rauner's inauguration dayJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican Bruce Rauner's inauguration as Illinois governor Monday brings a new face to a Capitol often full of conflict. But before reality sets in, there...
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Rauner builds relationships with lawmakers ahead of inaugurationJan 11, 2015 12:01 am - Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner offered to drive to McHenry County to see Democratic state Rep. Jack Franks on his home turf. But the two settled on a meeting at Raun...
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Top Rauner inaugural donors includes DuchossoisJan 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Arlington International Racecourse Chairman Richard Duchossois and the CEO of a Bolingbrook company that makes floor mats for cars are among the top donors to Gov.-elect...
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Lawmakers' band playing Rauner inaugural with Toby Keith, Buddy GuyJan 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner starts his term Monday promising to "shake up Springfield." But first, a shaker of salt. The Winnetka businessman has replaced the st...
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Suburban community colleges applaud Obama plan if money's thereJan 10, 2015 6:30 am - Suburban educators hailed President Obama's plan to make community college as "free and universal as high school is today," but they acknowledged the proposal faces a to...