30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs TRUST Act

By Elizabeth Tomev

New law will help law enforcement focus on reducing crime

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 31 – the TRUST Act – which will continue Illinois’ history of welcoming immigrants and help law enforcement focus on stopping violent crime and protecting Illinois residents.

29 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 25, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 25, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: HB 0243

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Sign

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: HB 0261

An Act Concerning Education

Action:  Sign

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0284

29 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner starts 100 Day Countdown to Bicentennial Celebration

By Elizabeth Tomev
Governor, Lieutenant Governor visit historic sites, first state capital on Illinois Constitution Day
29 Aug 2017

A Better Deal for the Heartland

By Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

This week, I visited nearly every corner of our Congressional District to discuss our Better Deal for the Heartland economic agenda. A critical component of this work is getting input from hardworking families in our communities as we work collaboratively to develop regional solutions that will create more good-paying jobs and strengthen our local economy. Here are a few of the highlights from the week I would like to share with you:

28 Aug 2017

Q&A: 99 County Meetings with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties this year?

28 Aug 2017

Holiday Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

By Michelle Martin

Refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be one day late during the week of the Labor Day holiday. The Drop-Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan will be open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. City of Rock Island offices will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 4th).

25 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner announces personnel change

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – General Counsel Dennis Murashko will leave the Administration at the end of August to pursue opportunities in the private sector. As part of the legal team's succession planning, Kenton Skarin will assume the role of Acting General Counsel to the Governor. He currently is serving as the Governor's Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for managing all aspects of legal operations within the Administration.

25 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 24, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 0106

An Act Concerning Education   

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0140

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed     

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0169

24 Aug 2017

Statement from Gov. Bruce Rauner on Resignaions

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – Diana Rickert, Laurel Patrick, Meghan Keenan and Brittany Carl have submitted their resignations to the Office of the Governor.

We are grateful for their hard work on behalf of the people of Illinois and wish them all the best going forward.

Elizabeth Tomev is acting communications director.

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24 Aug 2017

Broadway Resident Receives Summer Broadway Beautification Award

By Lindsay Hocker

ROCK ISLAND – A Broadway Historic District resident who transformed the exterior of her historic property received the latest Broadway Beautification Award.

Carla Dacon received the award at Broadway Historic District’s August meeting for her work at the Hoge-Houder House located at 832 19th St., Rock Island. This home is a 1903 American Foursquare. Dacon replaced the roof, rebuilt the front porch, and painted it in historically appropriate colors.

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