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.

IL Senate overrides prison cuts

Nov. 28, 2012
State legislators voted to restore Gov. Quinn's cuts.

'Squeezy' pension video viewed 20,000 times

Nov. 28, 2012
Officials say Gov. Pat Quinn's online pension reform campaign with its cartoon snake mascot has attracted more than 28,000 unique visitors.

Tentative election date set for Jackson Jr.'s house seat

Nov. 26, 2012
Illinois lawmakers have given preliminary approval to hold the special election April 9.

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