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State of Illinois Announces E-Recycling Grants

Madison and St. Clair counties are among the 49 each getting $2,000 for media buys.

2013/04/14

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An Illinois Plan Would Use Private Investments To Improve Society

Known as a social impact bond, money provided upfront by investors is used to help effective programs increase their success.

2013/04/10

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn  (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Illinois Gov. Quinn Calls Mexico Trade Trip A Success

Quinn says several economic agreements were made that will pave the way for increased trade and innovation between Illinois and Mexico.

2013/04/09

A ceremony at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez Monument where Illinois Governor Pat Quinn presented handwritten letters and gifts from students at Chicago’s Benito Juarez Academy to students at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez High School. Governor Quinn helped create a “sister school” relationship between the schools to promote cultural understanding. (photo provided)

Ill. Governor Signs Sister Lake Deal in Mexico

Pat Quinn took trip to promote tourism, water technology, agribusiness, and manufacturing.

2013/04/06

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SIU Board Meeting Derails After 2 Walk Out

An effort to elect officers on the Southern Illinois University’s governing board short-circuited when two members walked out of the panel’s meeting.

2013/04/04

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn

Ill. Gov. Quinn To Visit Mexico City

The Associated Press has learned that Gov. Pat Quinn will visit Mexico City next week on a trade mission.

2013/03/27

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Gov. Quinn: Improvement Needed with Lottery’s Manager

Gov. Pat Quinn says there’s need for improvement after the private manager of the Illinois Lottery fell short of promised profits.

2013/03/18

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Another Illinois Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

SB 1739 would establish a new land-based casino in Chicago plus four others and would allow slot machines at horse racing tracks.

2013/03/14

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Quinn’s Education Cuts Would Add To Schools’ Pain

Quinn’s spending plan calls for more than $400 million in cuts to elementary, secondary and higher education.

2013/03/06

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Quinn: State Stalled Until Pensions Fixed

With a calm but scolding tone, the Democrat facing re-election in 20 months used tough language to describe the pension hole that will suck nearly $7 billion of the state’s general revenue in the coming year.

2013/03/06

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