Governor Pat Quinn
Quinn: Illinois Gaming Board Should Have Oversight Over Chicago Casino
Mayor Emanuel has backed legislation that would establish a Chicago gaming board to oversee a city casino operation. But speaking at a city club luncheon, Governor Quinn said state regulators must have the ultimate power of oversight.
Quinn Signs Bill To Toughen Penalties For Social Media Mob Attacks
A bill to toughen penalties on those who use social media to organize violent flash mobs has been signed by Gov Pat Quinn.
Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill
Governor Quinn still isn’t saying whether he’ll sign the medical marijuana bill, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.
Gov. Quinn Vetoes Electric Rate Hike Bill
Quinn said Senate Bill 9 would undermine electric utility oversight and lead to higher bills.
Quinn Stands By Decision To Defund State’s Largest Charter School Operator
Governor Quinn says UNO has built some impressive schools but if there are questions about how those schools were built he has to take action.
Quinn Non-Committal On Bill To Raise Speed Limit
The bill sponsored by Sugar Grove State Senator Jim Oberweis would hike the speed limit to 70 miles-per-hour. In most counties, it is now 65.
Quinn Declares Four More Illinois Counties Disaster Areas
Governor Quinn has declared flood disasters in four additional Illinois counties. WBBM’s Bob Roberts reports that the work of assessing damage is still far from over.
Disaster Relief Money Used To Rebuild Road In Pullman
More than four years after remnants of Hurricane Ike dumped several inches of rain across parts of Illinois, 4.6 million dollars in recovery aid helped rebuild a road in Pullman.
Veteran Urges Sending Holiday Cards To Service Members
The head of the state’s Veterans’ Affairs Department want people to send holiday cards.
Gov. Quinn Asks For Drought Disaster Designation In Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking for Illinois to be designated a drought disaster area.
New Legislation Puts Spotlight On Corporate Tax Breaks
Governor Pat Quinn put his signature on a bill that requires the public spotlight on the details of corporate tax breaks as soon as they are completed.
Gov. Quinn Signs New Child Abuse Law In Score Studios
A new state law signed Wednesday by Gov. Pat Quinn live inside The 670 The Score studios is intended to protect young people and to prevent a sex abuse scandal in Illinois.
Deal Reached To Cut Costs Of Shows At McCormick Place, Navy Pier
Chicago might have become more attractive to trade shows and conventions.
Mayor Emanuel Downplays Report He Cussed At Governor
Witnesses describe an expletive-filled phone call to Gov. Pat Quinn over how the governor has dealt with casino gambling and pension reform.
Emanuel Cites Sinkhole As Reason To Approve Chicago Casino
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday used the example of a big sinkhole that swallowed a car on Saturday to make a point about the need for a Chicago casino – a not-so-subtle shot at Gov. Pat Quinn’s reluctance to sign a bill that would allow for a major expansion of gambling in Illinois.
Quinn: Kids Come Before Superintendents
Governor Pat Quinn says the only way he see’s regional school superintendents getting paid is at the local level.
Death Penalty Layoffs
The recent abolishment of the death penalty in Illinois has also left some standing in the unemployment line.
Gov. Quinn ‘Still Listening To Both Sides’ On Death Penalty
Earlier this month the General Assembly voted to abolish the death penalty. But Gov. Quinn has yet to sign the legislation.
Mayor Daley Hosts Chinese President
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Chicago Thursday night for a two-day visit and had high praise for Mayor Daley.
Daley To Quinn: Don’t Sign Pension Reform
The mayor says a plan to change the pension benefit structure for police and fire personnel will end up slamming taxpayers.
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