Governor's Office

The Governor's Office News page provides access to all press releases from the Governor's Press Office, addressing topics such as education, budget issues, Illinois resources, public safety, health care, and much more.

01/10/2013 - Governor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across Illinois 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 while creating more than 370 jobs. Supported by Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, the investments will help give the millions of people who visit Illinois’ public museums each year a better understanding of Illinois’ culture, history and natural heritage. 01/08/2013 - Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 957 SPRINGFIELD – January 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement commending the Illinois State House of Representatives for passing traffic safety legislation that will reduce the financial burden on all drivers: 01/04/2013 - Governor, DuPage County Chairman and GOP Leaders Continue Pension Reform Push WHEATON – January 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and several Republican legislators to strengthen the push for comprehensive pension reform by Jan. 9, the end of the current legislative session. The governor met with suburban leaders and discussed the urgent need for action by the General Assembly. Today's event strengthened bipartisan support for comprehensive pension reform. 01/03/2013 - Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s Return to Capitol Hill Today 01/02/2013 - Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines 01/02/2013 - Statement from Governor Quinn Regarding the Fiscal Cliff and the Urgent Need for Pension Reform 12/23/2012 - Governor Quinn Encourages Honoring Servicemembers this Holiday Season through Operation Hero Miles 12/21/2012 - Governor Quinn Appoints New Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard More news Search news  What is RSS?