Pat Quinn

After trying to tax Illinois to governmental solvency and economic dynamism, Pat Quinn , a Democrat who has been governor since 2009, now says “our rendezvous with reality has arrived.” Actually, Illinois is still reality-averse, so Americans may soon le Full Article at The Washington Post

CHICAGO, April 21 (UPI) -- Gov. Pat Quinn 's plan to fix Illinois' underfunded pension system is "illegal," the head of the state AFL-CIO said. Quinn, a Democrat, introduced his plan Friday at a news conference in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reported. E Full Article at United Press International

Gov. Pat Quinn called for public employees to delay retirement and pay more into their pension funds to help close a huge shortfall that he acknowledged was largely created by the poor decisions of state leaders. Mr. Quinn wants to raise the retirement a Full Article at The New York Times

Soon, probably next week, C onnecticut Gov. Dan Malloy will sign into a law a bill that abolishes the death penalty in his state. When he does, Connecticut will be the fifth state to enact such legislation in as many years — and the third with a governor Full Article at The Washington Post

The North American headquarters of building-materials ­giant Lafarge will move from Herndon to Chicago in the fall, according to Illinois state officials who enticed the firm with financial incentives. The Paris-based firm agreed to invest about $10 mill Full Article at The Washington Post

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero received his education in hockey by being seen and not heard as son of famous NHL coach Fred Shero. Penguins general manager Ray Shero is facing the Flyers for the third time in the playoffs. Penguins general Full Article at USA Today

It’s hard out there for a governor. (With apologies to the Three 6 Mafia .) Tough economic times are rough on all politicians, but even more difficult for governors who have to find ways to balance their budgets. And, not surprisingly, most governors hav Full Article at The Washington Post

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. , April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Governor Pat Quinn prepares to detail specifically where and how he plans to find Medicaid savings in next year's state budget, a new Avalere Health analysis detailing the negative impact on Skilled Nurs Full Article at PR Newswire

CHICAGO, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 3rd, McCaffery Interests together with Chicago Mayor Emanuel announced that Lakeshore Drive will be extended by two miles to connect to and continue through Chicago Lakeside Development, a master-p Full Article at PR Newswire

CHICAGO, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The law firm of SmithAmundsen LLC announces the promotion of six lawyers to partner effective March 16, 2012. These promotions are in furtherance of the firm's goals of multi-dimensional growth to better Full Article at PR Newswire

Published: March. 17, 2012 at 1:18 PM SPRINGFIELD, Ill. , March 17 (UPI) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider its decision to deny aid to five counties hit by tornadoes last month. His request came after F Full Article at United Press International

President Obama boards Air Force One en route to fundraising events in Chicago at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, on March 16, 2012. UPI/Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Published: March. 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM CHICAGO, March 16 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama Friday Full Article at United Press International

Updated CHICAGO — President Obama didn’t mention any of his Republican opponents by name here Friday afternoon. But he left no doubt who he was talking about when he blasted “some” who were against bailing out the auto industry three years ago – and chid Full Article at The Washington Post

CHICAGO, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse group of corporate, nonprofit and government leaders joined Share Our Strength® and the Illinois Commission to End Hunger at Parker Elementary Community Academy in Chicago to release the Commission's repo Full Article at PR Newswire

Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday he would appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency ’s denial of assistance to homeowners affected by the southern Illinois tornado. Mr. Quinn says Illinois is doing everything it can to help communities hit by storms on F Full Article at The New York Times

Published: March. 10, 2012 at 12:02 PM CHICAGO, March 10 (UPI) -- Chicago billionaire Kenneth Griffin said he was opposed to the Windy City allowing a casino to operate downtown. "There is no great city in America that has a casino (downtown) and there's Full Article at United Press International

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker cheers on Republican presidential contenders, who all pledge a takedown of President Obama’s health-care reform law if they win the White House. Meeting with fellow state leaders at the National Governors Association here Sund Full Article at The Washington Post