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Rauner attends prayer service before Illinois inauguration

Illinois' incoming statewide officeholders have received prayers and blessings at an interfaith service that's part of the inauguration festivities.
Associated Press Jan 12, 2015 11:09 AM
Few expectations of lawmaker session post-election

Moments after conceding a close election, outgoing Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vowed to fight for a minimum wage hike before leaving office -- but whether lawmakers follow through or pursue other major issues before Republican governor-elect Bruce Rauner takes over is far from certain.
SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press Nov 11, 2014 9:39 AM
GOP's Rauner now turns to governing Illinois

Governor-elect Bruce Rauner began appointing a team Wednesday to build his administration and pledged to make good on a promise to turn Springfield on its head, even though Democrats appeared to keep their solid hold on the Legislature.
SARA BURNETT, Associated Press Nov 6, 2014 11:26 AM
GOP's Rauner defeats Quinn for Illinois governor

Republican businessman Bruce Rauner unseated Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday, ending Democrats' 12-year grip on the executive office in President Barack Obama's home state and handing the GOP one of the Midwest's last remaining Democratic strongholds.
SARA BURNETT, Associated Press Nov 4, 2014 11:00 PM
Candidates speak their minds at SIC forum

Local, state and federal candidates at the WEBQ and Southeastern Illinois College-sponsored Candidates Forum Thursday centered on themes of good jobs and wise expenditure of taxpayer money.
Nov 3, 2014 10:41 AM
Gov. announces $1.46 million for SIC's White County campus

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited Southeastern Illinois College Friday to announce a $1.46 million 5,000 square-foot addition to the Carmi-White County Vocational Building.
Sep 12, 2014 6:11 PM
Gov. candidate touts 10-point plan

Bruce Rauner, the Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, was in Harrisburg briefly on Monday afternoon.
By Jon Sternberg, Staff Writer Jun 21, 2014 9:42 AM

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Articles filed under State Executive

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