28 Jul 2017

Statement on the OEIG report on DCFS

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (July 28, 2017) – The Office of Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement today regarding the OEIG report on DCFS and former Director Sheldon:

28 Jul 2017

Randolph County to Host Start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration

By Laurel Patrick
Historic sites on Kaskaskia Island and along the Kaskaskia Trail plan events on Constitution Day to commemorate ‘Where Illinois Began’
 
 
28 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner to lawmakers: Turn in your homework, send me education funding bill

By Laurel Patrick
SPRINGFIELD (July 27, 2017) – The possibility of public schools across Illinois not opening on time increased today after Democratic lawmakers failed to send the education funding reform bill to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk.
 
27 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner: It’s ‘unconscionable’ to play games with children’s education

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (July 26, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed outrage with Democratic leadership in the General Assembly for continuing to play political games with children’s education. Senate Bill 1, the education funding bill, was passed May 31, but Senate Democrats have refused to send it to the governor’s desk, putting at risk the start of the school year.

27 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner signs HB 643, freezing legislative per diems

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (July 26, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 643, which freezes legislative per diems at their existing levels. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers of both parties, protects taxpayers and is fiscally responsible for Illinois.

27 Jul 2017

First Lady launches Illinois Family Connects

By Laurel Patrick

PEORIA (July 26, 2017) – First Lady Diana Rauner today celebrated the launch of the Illinois Family Connects pilot program, a universal newborn support system. It is a home visiting program administered by the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in cooperation with OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria and is available to Peoria County families who deliver a baby at OSF.

25 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner issues state disaster proclamation for Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson and Whiteside counties for flooding

By Laurel Patrick

Visits Flood Support Operations in Milan

25 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner calls lawmakers back to Springfield Wednesday to take action on education funding bill

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO, IL (July 24, 2017) – Determined to get children back to school on time, Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced legislators are being called back to Springfield Wednesday for a special session focused on Senate Bill 1, the school funding reform bill.

24 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner appoints new member to Illinois State Board of Education

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (July 21, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced he has appointed Susan Morrison to the Illinois State Board of Education. Morrison’s experience in education administration will bring an important voice to the board.

24 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner extends tax filing and payment deadlines for those impacted by recent flooding

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (July 21, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that the State will waive penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file or pay on time as a result of the July 2017 floods. The waiver applies to affected taxpayers for payments or returns due between July 11, 2017, and December 31, 2017. 

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