11 Oct 2016

Governor Announces Appointment, Staff Succession

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO – Friday, October 07, 2016 - Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Greg Smith the new Director of the Illinois Lottery. Smith currently leads the Vermont Lottery and brings years of marketing and sales experience to the ...

11 Oct 2016

Governor Takes Clemency Action

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 235 clemency petitions. Fewer than 50 petitions remain from previous administrations.

 

 

 

The 240 clemency petitions Governor Rauner acted upon to...

07 Oct 2016

State of Illinois Welcomes Children Fleeing Hurricane Matthew’s Path

By Catherine Kelly

Heartland Alliance to provide temporary home to the most vulnerable

 

CHICAGO - The state of Illinois is providing assistance to the federal government and the state of Florida by welcoming some of the most vulnera...

30 Sep 2016

Governor Rauner Urges Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO – Prior to a meeting of the Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform, Governor Bruce Rauner, Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) and Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) today voiced their support for the General Assembly to...

23 Sep 2016

Governor Rauner Celebrates Illinois’ Hunting Heritage on National Hunting and Fishing Day

By Catherine Kelly

Directs IDNR to Develop New Hunter Safety Education Options

 

 

SPRINGFIELD – In observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 24, Gover...

12 Sep 2016

Governor Honors Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement in commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. He has also issued a proclamation declaring Sunday, September 11, 2016 Patriot Day in Illinois. A...

29 Aug 2016

Governor Opens 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

By Catherine Kelly

DU QUOIN – Governor Bruce Rauner tonight cut the ribbon to open the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair before walking in the annual Twilight Parade. The ceremony signifies the official start of the 11 day Southern Illinois exhibition of agriculture. This ...

29 Aug 2016

Governor Announces Appointments, Aug 26, 2016

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois and Illinois Workforce Investment Board.  

 

Name: Anne Marie Splitstone

 

Position:...

26 Aug 2016

Statement on Redistricting Referendum.

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement today on the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision regarding the redistricting referendum on the November ballot:

 

 

"What drives people away from Illino...

29 Jul 2016

Governor Visits Quincy Veterans Home Following New Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

By Catherine Kelly

QUINCY – Governor Bruce Rauner visited the Quincy Veterans Home this morning after two cases of Legionnaires’ disease were confirmed in residents of the Quincy home. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is working with the Ill...

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