A press release from Governor Pat Quinn: Governor Quinn Announces $223 Million to Restore Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Service Route Through Elgin, Huntley and Belvidere Will Begin in 2015 and Create Hundreds of Jobs ROCKFORD – Governor Pat Quinn today … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Steve Reick. He is running against Jack Franks. Steve Reick Comments on Governor’s Budget Message Republican candidate for IL General Assembly derides Governor’s budget proposal. Harvard, IL – Steven Reick, the Republican candidate … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: Statement by Representative David McSweeney “Governor Quinn’s call for higher taxes and more spending is a recipe for economic disaster. “Illinois’ 8.7% unemployment rate is a disgrace and the Quinn policies have … Continue reading
A press release from Bruce Rauner: Bruce Rauner Statement on Pat Quinn’s Budget Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding Pat Quinn’s budget address: “Pat Quinn first promised the working people of Illinois he wouldn’t raise taxes by 67%. “He … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff reacts to Governor’s Annual Budget Address SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) issued the following statement following Governor Quinn’s Annual Budget Address in Springfield on March 26, 2014: “Governor … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Kirk Dillard, one of four candidates for the Republican Party nomination for Govenror: Dillard responds to budget delay LOMBARD, Ill. – Republican candidate for Governor Kirk Dillard today issued the following statement in response … Continue reading
Most of the 1974 campaign literature from the RTA Citizens Committee for Better Transportation was not stupid enough to make the promise you see in the headline. But at least one piece, now somewhere in my Regional Transportation Authority archives … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff Critiques Low Productivity in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) said state lawmakers came back to Springfield today on taxpayers’ dime only to witness committee cancellations and few … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: “Illinois is heading in the wrong direction and the state is insolvent. “With 8.7% unemployment and $6.4 billion of unpaid bills, it’s clear that we need fundamental change. “We need to lower tax rates across … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff reacts to Governor’s State of the State address SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) said Governor Quinn’s annual State of the State address to lawmakers on January 29 followed … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay Reacts to State of the State SPRINGFIELD- On Wednesday, January 29, Illinois legislators including State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) got a preview of Governor Quinn’s agenda for the spring legislative … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Tryon Responds to Quinn’s State of the State Address In response to the Governor’s State of the State address today, Representative Mike Tryon has issued the following statement: “Today I was hoping … Continue reading
Reprinted with the permission of For the Good of Illinois. The person who called my attention to this says it is the best charity for McHenry County residents. FACT: The Quinn administration has targeted state employees and managers inside his … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Congressional Delegation asks Governor how State will Verify Medicaid Eligibility Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) and Republican members of the Illinois Congressional delegation wrote to Governor Patrick Quinn asking how … Continue reading
A press release from GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Rauner: Bruce Rauner Statement on Pat Quinn Lt. Gov. Pick Mike Schrimpf, communications director for Bruce Rauner’s gubernatorial campaign, issued the following statement regarding Pat Quinn’s lieutenant governor selection: “Picking Paul Vallas … Continue reading
Surprise, surprise. A Cook County judge decided to overrule Governor Pat Quinn’s decision not to pay legislators. Here’s GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s reaction: Rauner Statement on Court Ruling on Lawmaker Pay Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner issued the … Continue reading
Chicago Sun-Times Capitol reporter Dave McKenney reported Sunday that Governor Pat Quinn’s Capital Development Board has decided to sell bonds to finance furniture. “That’s a financing deal most homeowners looking for a new living room or bedroom set never would … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Pat Quinn: Governor Quinn Signs Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act With Some of Nation’s Strongest Regulations Law Will Help Ease Pain for People With Chronic Conditions, Cancer Patients and Veterans with Disabilities CHICAGO – … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff reacts to Governor’s suspension of legislators’ pay MCHENRY, IL – State Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) called Governor Quinn’s July 10th action to suspend the General Assembly’s salaries “the height of gamesmanship.” … Continue reading
A press release from GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner: Rauner Statement on Gov. Quinn Suspending Lawmakers’ Pay Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding Pat Quinn’s plan to suspend lawmakers’ pay: “This would be a good … Continue reading
