Governor Quinn Signs Illinois DREAM Act - Landmark Law Increases Higher...
CHICAGO – August 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed historic legislation to increase education opportunities to children of immigrants in Illinois. The Illinois DREAM Act creates a...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Opens 2011 Illinois State Fair - “We’ve Got a Good Thing...
SPRINGFIELD – August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Today’s ribbon cutting at the fairground’s main gate marks the...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Signs Bill Creating Commission to Research Disparity in the...
CHICAGO – August 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1547, creating the Commission to End the Disparities Facing the African-American Community. The commission will research the...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Announces New NBC Production Coming to Chicago - Syndicated...
CHICAGO – March 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new NBC production will be filmed in downtown Chicago. The new daily show, “Steve Harvey,” will be produced at NBC 5 studios and is...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Signs Law to Increase Opportunity for Asian-Americans - New...
CHICAGO – July 27, 2012. As part of his ongoing efforts to promote diversity in state government, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law creating the Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council....
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across...
CHICAGO – January 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that public museums across Illinois will receive $15 million in state capital investments to improve facilities and develop new exhibits...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Calling for Increased...
CHICAGO – January 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by business leaders from across Illinois for a Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Held on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the summit...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Statement on Illinois Senate Passage of Historic Marriage...
SPRINGFIELD – February 14, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 10, which would bring marriage equality to Illinois.
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Encourages Solutions During National Youth Violence Prevention...
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director, legislators and other public health officials at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Launches Illinois Creative Economy Initiative
CHICAGO - As part of his commitment to creating jobs and driving Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Quinn today launched the Illinois Creative Economy Initiative. The initiative will explore...
View ArticleStatement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Roger Ebert
MEXICO CITY - Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement Thursday afternoon from Mexico, where he is on a trade mission:
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Announces Stanley Cup Wager with Massachusetts Governor...
CHICAGO – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced the wager they have made on the outcome of the series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Announces Illinois State Fair Attendance Soars to Highest...
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the recently concluded Illinois State Fair reported its highest attendance in more than ten years. A total of 961,142 fairgoers passed through the...
View ArticleStatement by Governor Pat Quinn On the Passing of Radio Legend Bob Sanders
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement on the passing of radio legend Bob Sanders:
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Meets With President of Ireland Michael Higgins - Welcomes...
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today welcomed President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and First Lady Mrs. Sabina Higgins to Illinois. The leaders met to discuss the strong historic and cultural ties...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Statement on Passing of World-Renowned Poet and Author Maya...
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the passing of world-renowned poet, author and performer Maya Angelou:
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Applauds Illinois Tennis Star Taylor Townsend - Teen from...
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today applauded native Chicagoan Taylor Townsend, the teen tennis phenom who won an upset victory today in the French Open. Townsend, who qualified for the prestigious...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Unveils Mandela Road in Chicago - Portion of Cicero Avenue Now...
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local officials on what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 96th birthday to unveil the newly-designated Mandela Road in Chicago. The stretch of...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Signs Law Removing Barriers for Immigrant Architects and...
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation making it easier for foreign-born design professionals to apply for professional licenses. This legislation is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Proclaims “Zac Brown Band Day” Across Illinois - Presents Band...
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today met the Zac Brown Band before their concert to welcome the three-time GRAMMY winners to Illinois and proclaim today, September 13, 2014, as “Zac Brown Band Day” in...
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