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Hynes concedes democratic governor primary to Quinn
Comptroller Dan Hynes has conceded in Illinois’ Democratic primary race for governor, giving the party nomination to Gov. Pat Quinn, who already declared victory. Spokesman Matt McGrath says Hynes called…
Quinn, Dillard confident of ultimate victory
Unable to rally behind a single nominee for governor, Republicans planned to let both front-runners Kirk Dillard (pictured at right) and Bill Brady address a unity breakfast this morning in…
Illinois governor races too close to call
Illinois’ primary election produced virtual ties in the Democratic and Republican races for governor. Gov. Pat Quinn held a tiny lead Wednesday over Comptroller Dan Hynes in the Democratic primary….
Central Illinois fights for future of clean coal
After years of planning and politicking, two next-generation power plants planned for Central Illinois face their respective days of reckoning. The projects, FutureGen in Mattoon and the Taylorville Energy Center,…
Crowded governor race awaits Illinois voters
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn came into office under unusual circumstances after Rod Blagojevich was arrested and run out of office. Now, several candidates are vying for the office the…
Governor races down to the wire
The Democratic governor primary is a toss-up between Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes as controversy over an inmate early release program and an imploding state budget cut into…
Quinn, Hynes in Democratic dead heat for governor primary
The Democratic governor primary is a toss-up between Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes as controversy over an inmate early release program and an imploding state budget cut into the governor’s once-sizable advantage, a Tribune/WGN-TV poll has found.
John Edwards confirms he fathered Reille Hunter’s child
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has finally come forward to admit that he fathered a child with a videographer he hired before his second White…
Gov. Quinn Overhauls Controversial Prison Release Program, Will Bolster Law and Agency Operations
Gov. Pat Quinn today announced an extensive overhaul of the Illinois Department of Corrections’ Meritorious Good Time program, a statutory release program in existence since 1978 that is undergoing a…
Gov. Quinn Announces 2009 Environmental Hero Awards; Annual Awards Given for Work to Improve and Protect Environment
Gov. Pat Quinn today awarded 22 individuals and groups from across Illinois with 2009 Environmental Hero Awards. The annual award is given in recognition of a strong commitment to the…