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Former Gov. Bruce Rauner jokes as his Capitol portrait’s unveiled: ‘Most gentlemen hanging here did...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMore than four years after completing a tumultuous single term as Illinois’ chief executive, Bruce Rauner returned to Springfield on Monday to see his portrait unveiled in the Capitol, where ...
Former Gov. Rauner's portrait unveiled at Capitol
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 11 months agoOne governor was in the Capitol on Monday and it was not Gov. JB Pritzker. Back in Springfield after moving to Florida, former Gov. Bruce Rauner returned...
'Millionaire's exemption' could make Illinois’ governor's race the nation’s most expensive
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIllinois' 2018 governor's race was the most expensive in American history. This year's may top it....
Where Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker stands on abortion, cash bail ahead of Illinois election
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEditor's note: This is the first in a series of candidate profiles ahead of the Nov. 8 general...
After Pritzker's budget address, lawmakers and others react with own spending agendas
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEven factoring in the possibility of a “mild recession” this year, the proposed budget Gov. JB...
Final gubernatorial debate: What do Pritzker, Bailey need to say to gain support?
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe second and final Illinois gubernatorial debate is set for Tuesday, potentially the last time...
Proposal to extend stiffer gun offense penalty joins school tax credit, end to nuke moratorium on...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAfter more than 770 homicides were recorded in Chicago in 2016, then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s...
GOP candidate for governor and husband fighting breach-of-contract allegations in Illinois
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPROVIDENCE — Republican candidate for governor Ashley Kalus faces allegations she bounced a paycheck...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘pragmatic progressive’ approach being put to the test
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 month agoShortly after wrapping up an inaugural legislative session in 2019 that included hiking the state’s...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker aims to oust state Democratic Party chair in test of political muscle
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 years agoCHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is making a play to change the leadership of the Illinois Democratic...