Rauner Video Appeals to State Employees
In a video to state employees on Friday, Governor Bruce Rauner says he wants to make Illinois "a wonderful place to work" with attractive benefits and fair compensation.
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Gov. Rauner Reverses Quinn’s Last Executive Orders, Including Mandate That Rauner Release Tax Info
Much of what Pat Quinn did in his final hours as Illinois' governor has been undone. Gov. Bruce Rauner immediately withdrew Quinn's 100 last-minute appointments to state boards and commissions. And on Friday evening, he rescinded Quinn's last executive orders.
Ameren Illinois Rivers Project Clashes with FAA
Ameren's plan to build a one-billion dollar electric transmission line through Illinois must clear a new hurdle with the FAA before construction begins.
Political Cartoonists Share Details of Drawing Illinois Politicians
Scott Stantis and Bruce Quast have made a living out of making fun of some of the most powerful people in Illinois. Stantis draws political cartoons for the Chicago Tribune, and Quast draws for the Rockford Register-Star. Both discuss the details of drawing Illinois politicians.
Innovator Nugent Getting Honorary Degree From the U of I
Tim Nugent, who made the University of Illinois a model for handicapped accessability in the late 1940's, will receive an honorary degree as part of the May 16 commencement ceremonies.