Governor's trade mission to Mexico focuses on water technology

Apr. 9, 2013
A $24 million refrigerated food distribution center was the site of Quinn’s debriefing of sorts from a trade trip he just took to Mexico — the first time an Illinois governor had made such a visit in 13 years.

Quinn mourns death of U.S. diplomat

Apr. 8, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s mourning the death of a U.S. diplomat from Chicago’s western suburbs.

Quinn takes gun-control to pulpit

Apr. 8, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is taking his call for new state gun regulations to the church pulpit.

Governor greenlights funding for nation's largest open space project

Mar. 1, 2013
Federal and state agencies have committed $6.8 million to fund restoration and recreation programs through the Millennium Reserve Initiative.

After veto session, Quinn's prison cuts stand

Dec. 5, 2012
The Illinois House didn't consider an override vote before adjourning on the last day of veto session.

Reporters finally get look inside Illinois prisons

Nov. 29, 2012
Reporters visited Vienna Correctional Center on Friday, a prison that Gov. Quinn had fought to keep off limits.

Quinn vows to pursue assault weapons ban

Nov. 28, 2012
Gov. Quinn hasn't given up on the assault-weapons ban that fizzled in the Illinois Senate today.

Legislators pass license plate fee for parks

Nov. 28, 2012
The Illinois Senate has approved a $2 license plate fee to improve crumbling state parks.

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