PACE buses to drive on highway shoulders

Nov. 7, 2011
PACE buses will soon be driving on the shoulders of Interstate 55, the Stevenson Expressway, in and around Chicago.

Quinn to meet again with lawmakers on tax relief package

Nov. 2, 2011
Illinois Gov.

Quinn vague on willingess to negotiate horse track slot machines

Oct. 18, 2011
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn remained vague on Tuesday about whether he'd negotiate adding slot machines at horse racing tracks.On Monday, the governor detailed his objections to a gambling expansion bill lawmakers approved earlier this year, saying the bill was "too expansive."

Key Republican applauds Quinn's rejection of gambling bill

Oct. 17, 2011
Illinois lawmakers are reacting to Gov. Pat Quinn's call to rewrite a proposed gambling expansion.On Monday, Quinn outlined his objections to a gambling bill that was approved earlier this year, saying it would "over-saturate" the state's market.State Sen.

Quinn: Kirk's report exaggerates state's debt

Oct. 12, 2011
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that a recent report exaggerates the state's debt.U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., released the report saying the state has $8.3 billion worth of unpaid bills.

Illinois treasurer disagrees with Quinn's prison closing plan

Oct. 7, 2011
Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Friday he disagrees with Governor Pat Quinn's handling of potential state prison closings.

Lawmaker: Quinn needs to get specific on gambling bill

Oct. 5, 2011
Republican Illinois State Senator Matt Murphy says the Governor is unclear about his objections to a bill that would expand gambling.Both the Illinois House and Senate approved the bill earlier this year.

Gov. Quinn hints he's open to raising Illinois toll rates

Aug. 5, 2011
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn spoke once again Friday about a proposed hike in tolls, but this time, he didn't hesitate to explain where he stands.Instead, Quinn put forth an argument he feels Illinoisans should consider."

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