Tag Archives: Governor Pat Quinn

  • Health / News / Politics medical marijuana

    Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

    The medical marijuana proposal is being sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for approval after being approved by Illinois lawmakers.

  • News Governor Pat Quinn declares a state of emergency in Illinois April 18 due to the flooding throughout the state.

    Illinois jumps into action as floods cover the state

    The governor of Illinois has declared a state of emergency after heavy rains cause flooding around the state.

  • News Illinois AFSCME

    AFSCME and state reach tentative agreement

    After more than a year of negotiations, members of the union representing state, county and municipal employees in Illinois appear to have a new deal with the state.

  • News Finances

    Money could be waiting for you

    A major tax break could be going ignored. This weekend, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn stopped by Truman College in Chicago,…

  • Politics Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivers 2013 State of the State

    Gov. Quinn delivers Illinois State of the State address

    Transcript of remarks from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as he delivered the annual State of the State address Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

  • News

    Illegal Immigrants in Illinois Can Now Get Driver’s License

    On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that will help ensure every Illinois motorist be properly licensed…

  • News

    Gov. Quinn Announces John Deere Road Expansion Project

    John Deere Road is expanding… both literally and figuratively. On Wednesday, October 10th, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced a $47…

  • News Gov. Quinn

    Quinn Announced $47 Million to Expand John Deere Road

    Governor Pat Quinn made a stop in front of Ryan’s Family Steak House in Moline today to announced that $47…

  • News

    Western Illinois Quad-Cities breaks more ground

    MOLINE – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn helped break ground on a $38 million project for Phase Two of the Western…

  • News / Politics

    Gun Manufacturers Debate Leaving

    Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s stance on assault rifles angered gun manufacturers and local politicians Tuesday. Tuesday morning, July 31, 2012,…

  • News

    Morthland weighs in on Illinois pension crisis

    The Illinois spring legislation session is over and still no changes were made to the state’s failing pension system.  Local…

  • News

    Gov. Quinn Announces Health Care Cuts, Cigarette Tax Hike

    A combination of spending cuts and a new revenue generator will save Illinois’ Medicaid system from collapse, according to Governor…

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