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Simon to Iowa: Make decision on rail funding – Calls on Iowa to accept funding, allow continuation of construction plan
ROCK ISLAND – While welcoming national and international visitors to the Rock Island Train Festival today, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon encouraged Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to finalize his state’s rail plan and move forward with design and construction of a Chicago to Iowa City rail connection.
TechAmerica Praises Governor Quinn for Creation of Illinois Innovation Council
CHICAGO , Feb. 17, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — TechAmerica today praised Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for creating the Illinois Innovation Council, which was established to foster and accelerate innovation and economic growth to create jobs in the state.
Quinn Jabs At New Jersey’s Christie Over Jobs
February 4, 2011 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he doesn’t want to kick another governor in the shins, but Quinn is taking a jab at New Jersey’s Chris Christie. The top man in New Jersey is in Illinois this weekend to try and lure businesses away. But Quinn spent his Friday morning at the Mitsubishi plant in downstate Normal to talk-up a new SUV model that will save jobs and could bring jobs to the state.
Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Improves Transparency by Releasing Quarterly Financial Reports
Financial Statements Now Available Without Delay SPRINGFIELD — The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget today released its statement of revenues and expenditures which outline the significant financial activities of…
Blagojevich attorney says no plea deal is in the works
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s attorney says there’s no chance his client will negotiate a plea deal. Attorney Sheldon Sorosky said a plea deal hasn’t been discussed.
Daley praises General Assembly for civil unions bill
(WBEZ/Bill Healy) Chicago Mayor Richard Daley discusses civil unions at Navy Pier. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley thanked the Illinois General Assembly for passing a bill authorizing civil unions in the state.
Insiders: If Bristol Palin Wins, ‘Dancing’ Is Ruined
FILE – In this Oct. 28, 2010, file photo, former Alaska Gov.
Edgar: Brady too conservative for Illinois voters
(AP/Seth Perlman) Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar said the GOP’s gubernatorial loss is a long-term setback for the party.
Quinn: Refreshing to see pollsters defied
(Getty/Scott Olson) After Bill Brady’s concession today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn spoke at a press conference in Chicago. Quinn commended his Republican opponent for graciously conceding, but he did take a dig at pollsters.
Brady: No Concession Yet
Bill Brady says he still wants every vote counted in Illinois. And, once again, says it will take time to decide the governor’s race.
