State Of The State Address
Governor Seeking Mandatory School Shooting Drills
Gov. Pat Quinn has called for all of the state’s schools to hold annual drills to help students prepare for the possibility of a school shooting.
Quinn Calls For Higher Minimum Wage, Assault Weapons Ban, Pension Reform
Governor Pat Quinn has told Illinois lawmakers the state is at a critical juncture, and he’s outlined an ambitious legislative wish list.
Quinn Focuses On Jobs In State Of The State Address
Tax credits for companies that hire veterans and investment in early childhood education were among the visions Gov. Pat Quinn laid out in his State of the State Address Wednesday.
Small Business Owners Seek ‘Big, Bold Changes’ From State
A lobbying group for Illinois’ small business owners says it’s time for major reforms from state government to improve the state’s deteriorating business climate.
Civic Federation: State Could End Up With $35M In Unpaid Bills
Ahead of Gov. Pat Quinn’s state of the state address this Wednesday and his budget address next month, a tax watchdog group is sounding the alarm about Illinois’ looming financial disaster.



