| 6/19/2013 | JOLIET - Will County Seat Belt Project | Will County Buckles Up! |
| 6/18/2013 | CHICAGO - Lane Tech Graduation | Governor Pat Quinn will deliver the commencement address at Lane Technical College Preparatory High School’s 2013 graduation ceremony. |
| 6/17/2013 | CHICAGO - The path forward on pension reform | Reps. Tom Morrison, Jeanne Ives and Ron Sandack, and Sens. Jim Oberweis and Michael Connelly, join Illinois Policy Institute at press conference showing how Illinois can solve its pension crisis and save more than $221 billion over next 30 years--The governor has summoned the Illinois General Assembly to Springfield Wednesday to address the state’s more than $100 billion pension crisis. To set the tone for the discussion, today a group of reform-minded lawmakers joined the Illinois Policy Institute at a press conference to present a pension reform plan that is constitutional, would immediately cut Illinois' $100 billion unfunded pension liability by nearly half, and would protect the benefits earned to date by current government workers. |
| 6/15/2013 | CHICAGO - Chicago Cares at the Daley Plaza | Governor Quinn attends the Chicago Cares event which provide critical services to those in need and gain valuable skills that make them better leaders, employees and more informed and committed citizens.
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| 6/14/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Quinn Media Avail | Governor Quinn Media Avail - Leaders meeting update. Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Christine Radogno, Speaker Madigan, and Senate President Cullerton. |
| 6/13/2013 | ROMEOVILLE - Cash Spectacular $1 Million Winner Check Presentation | ILLINOIS LOTTERY - Cash Spectacular $1 Million Winner Check Presentation at Romeoville BP Connect 418 North Weber Road, Romeoville 60446 |
| 6/12/2013 | JACKSONVILLE - Illinois Lottery $500,00 Raffle Winner Check Presentation | $500,00 Raffle Winner Check Presentation |
| 6/10/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Quinn Media Avail | Governor Quinn Media Avail - Leaders meeting update. Governor Pat Quinn, Senate President Cullerton and Speaker Madigan. |
| 6/10/2013 | CHICAGO - 2013 Governors Education Symposium | Governor Pat Quinn will welcome education experts and governors from across the country to the 2013 Governors Education Symposium. |
| 6/8/2013 | CHICAO - Governor Quinn Encourages Use of LINK Cards at Illinois Farmers Markets | Governor Pat Quinn today reminded working families across Illinois to take advantage of the LINK Up Illinois Double Value Coupon Program during Illinois’ farmers market season. Today’s reminder is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive the economy forward and increase the accessibility and affordability of healthy food options in Illinois. |
| 6/7/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Quinn Announces Honorary Street Naming for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick | Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Chicago Alderman Pat Dowell to announce an honorary street named for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, an Illinois native. The street - Wabash at the intersection of 53rd Street – is near where Governor Patrick grew up and has been unveiled as “Honorary Gov. Deval Patrick Ave.” |
| 6/5/2013 | CHICAGO - Jesse White Unveils New Securities Campaign Urging People to Investigate Before Investing | Secretary of State Jesse White announced the kick-off of a new public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people to investigate before they invest. In Illinois, courts ordered scammers to repay more than $33 million to victims last year with the Secretary of State’s Securities Department handling more than 400 such cases of investment fraud. |
| 6/4/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Press Avail | Governor Pat Quinn will join students at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics for a discussion about the importance of public service. This event is closed press. However, the governor will hold a media availability immediately afterwards at approximately 1 p.m. |
| 5/30/2013 | CHICAGO - Jesse White Encourages People to Wear Helmets and Bike Responsibly During Bike Safety Month | Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging children and adults at a far north side school to practice safe bike riding and to always wear a helmet as May marks Bike Safety Month. |
| 5/27/2013 | PARK RIDGE - Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade | Governor Pat Quinn will march in the Park Ridge Memorial Day parade. |
| 5/27/2013 | CHICAGO - Challenger the Eagle Soars Over U.S. Cellular Field on Memorial Day | Governor Pat Quinn today brought Challenger – a 25-year-old Bald Eagle – to U.S. Cellular Field where it soared over the stadium during the singing of the National Anthem today to raise awareness for the Illinois Military Family Relief fund (IMFRF). The demonstration is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to make Illinois the most Veterans-friendly state in the nation, and ensure servicemembers have the support they need when they return home. |
| 5/26/2013 | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Got Freedom Run | In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn will deliver remarks to the runners of the ‘Got Freedom Run’ and cheer on competitors during the race. |
| 5/26/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million Investment to Help Military Families Afford Homeownership | To honor military families this Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the investment of an additional $5 million in state capital funds to increase affordable homeownership opportunities under the Welcome Home Heroes program. The initiative is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to help Illinois’ military families transition to civilian life, and to strengthen and stabilize communities by making homeownership more affordable. |
| 5/25/2013 | DES PLAINES - Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Servicemembers During Memorial Day Weekend | Governor Pat Quinn today commemorated Memorial Day by unveiling the “Portrait of a Soldier” memorial exhibition at the Des Plaines Oasis and announcing the summer exhibit schedule at multiple Tollway oases in Northern Illinois. The exhibit features a series of hand-drawn portraits of nearly all of the 306 Illinois men and women who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack, Iraq, Afghanistan or in combat service to our country since September 11, 2001. The exhibit is part of Governor Quinn’s long-standing commitment to honor Illinois’ men and women in uniform. |
| 5/25/2013 | CHICAGO - Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony | In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn will join city, state and national leaders in presenting Gold Star families with a special gold star flag and coin The governor will also lay wreaths to commemorate the brave men and women that have given their lives for our country. |
| 5/24/2013 | HINSDALE - Governor Quinn Visits Grammar School Alma Mater to Honor Memorial Day | Governor Pat Quinn today visited his grammar school alma mater, St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale, to join the school’s students in honoring and remembering our servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Ten years ago this week, then-Lt. Governor Quinn dedicated a plaque at the school to honor a former classmate, Congressional Medal of Honor Awardee Lance Corporal Lester Weber of the United States Marine Corps. |
| 5/22/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Comptroller Topinka Statement | Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Wednesday warned that a recent reduction in the state’s bill backlog is temporary and implored leaders to continue identifying efficiencies and savings that will allow the state to regain its fiscal footing in the long-term. |
| 5/22/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Governor Quinn Announces Federal Disaster Aid Approved for 14 Additional Counties | Governor Pat Quinn today announced 14 more counties were approved for federal disaster aid to help people and businesses recover from historic flooding in mid-April. Counties approved today include Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. These add to 11 counties already approved for federal aid last week. |
| 5/20/2013 | CHICAGO - City Club of Chicago Breakfast Session | With two weeks left until the end of the legislative session, Governor Quinn will address the City Club of Chicago. |
| 5/20/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - LaHood, McCarter, McCann and Rose Schedule Press Conference on Gill Appointment | State Sens. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap), Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon), Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) will be holding a press conference on May 20 to discuss Governor Pat Quinn’s appointment of Dr. David Gill as the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. |
| 5/20/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Sandy Hook Parents | Video contains testimony from Sandy Hook parents at a Senate Committee hearing in Springfield. |
| 5/19/2013 | CHICAGO - Ammunition Magazines Press Conference | Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by parents who suffered unfathomable loss during the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) to urge lawmakers to ban the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois. |
| 5/19/2013 | SOUTH HOLLAND - South Suburban College Announcement | Governor Pat Quinn will deliver a commencement address to this year’s graduates of South Suburban College. |
| 5/18/2013 | CHICAGO - Social Media Mob Action Bill Signing (SB 1005) | Governor Pat Quinn will sign legislation to crack down on violent flash mobs in Illinois. |
| 5/15/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Women’s Health Day in Illinois Press Conference | Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will participate in the city of Springfield’s “Curb Your Car, Bike to Work” event on Wednesday. Simon, an avid cyclist, has previously participated in the annual event and often commutes by bicycle in Carbondale. |
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| 5/14/2013 | SAUGET - Governor Quinn Announces FedEx Ground Distribution Center to Open in Sauget | Governor Pat Quinn today announced that FedEx Corporation will invest $23.5 million to build a new Fedex Ground distribution center in Sauget, Illinois which will create 175 full-time and permanent part-time jobs for local workers. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive the Illinois economy forward. Illinois’ transportation network, world-class infrastructure and highly skilled workforce were key factors in the company’s decision to build in Sauget. |
| 5/14/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Leader Cross, Rep. Reboletti to host Media Avail Today regarding new DUI legislation | (Springfield) Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) will host a media availability TODAY, May 14th at 2:15 p.m. outside of State Capitol committee room 114 to discuss new legislation that would strengthen DUI laws. This legislation comes after a limousine driver was arrested over the weekend and charged with DUI after transporting nearly two dozen Oswego East High School students to prom. |
| 5/13/2013 | CHICAGO - 2013 Click It or Ticket Memorial Day Mobilization Kicks Off in Illinois | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced the kickoff of the 2013 Click It or Ticket mobilization, running now through Memorial Day. Young males, 18-34, represented a third of the 955 people who died on Illinois roadways last year, accounting for 317 deaths. Bringing this message home was seat belt advocate, Melissa Ledezma, who discussed her family’s crusade to save lives by wearing seat belts after losing their teenage son in a crash while not buckled up. |
| 5/12/2013 | CHICAGO - Governor Quinn Honors Mothers Across Illinois | Governor Pat Quinn today reminded sons and daughters across the state to celebrate their mothers today – and every day – for making a difference in their lives. The governor spent Mother’s Day by joining thousands of participants in the Susan G. Komen Mother’s Day Race for the Cure in Grant Park. |
| 5/11/2013 | OAK PARK - Governor Quinn Fly-around - Announcement for Major Investment in Local Parks Throughout State | As part of his agenda to make Illinois the greenest state in the nation, Governor Pat Quinn will
announce a major investment in local parks throughout the state. Location: Austin Garden Environmental Learning Center, Oak Park IL |
| 5/11/2013 | PEORIA - Governor Quinn Fly-around - Announcement for Major Investment in Local Parks Throughout State | As part of his agenda to make Illinois the greenest state in the nation, Governor Pat Quinn will
announce a major investment in local parks throughout the state. Location: Wildlife Prairie Park - The Hespell Deck, Hanna City IL |
| 5/11/2013 | DECATUR - Governor Quinn Fly-around - Announcement for Major Investment in Local Parks Throughout State | As part of his agenda to make Illinois the greenest state in the nation, Governor Pat Quinn will
announce a major investment in local parks throughout the state. Location: Nelson Park Redevelopment, Decatur IL |
| 4/11/2013 | SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence | As part of his agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn will speak at the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence’s rally in support of common sense gun legislation. |
| 4/9/2013 | CHICAGO - Accept Petitions from Pastors on Gun Control | Governor Pat Quinn will accept petitions calling for common sense gun legislation from faith-based and community leaders, including Father Michael Pfleger, Rev. Cy Fields, Rev. Ira Acree, Rev. Joy Rodgers and Rev. Marshall Hatch.
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| 4/9/2013 | CHICAGO- Governor Quinn Announces Illinois is Second State to Launch Social Impact Bond Program | Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois will be the second state in the nation to initiate a Social Impact Bond (SIB) program, an innovative and cutting edge way to address complex social problems by partnering with private investors, who will provide the up-front financial investment needed to bring effective programs up to scale. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive the Illinois economy forward by improving innovation across Illinois and making government smarter. At a time when the state is facing historic financial challenges, the program aims to provide critical resources that will help address pressing community needs while requiring no additional taxpayer dollars. |
| 4/7/2013 | CHICAGO - St. Sabina Parish | As part of his public safety agenda, Governor Pat Quinn will visit the St. Sabina Church to discuss important policies that will help communities put an end to the violence epidemic. |
| 3/18/2013 | CHICAGO - Youth Violence Prevention Week | Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck to kick-off Youth Violence Prevention Week. The governor will discuss his comprehensive anti-violence agenda to ensure children across Illinois have a bright, healthy future. |
| 3/17/2013 | CHICAGO - United Power Remarks Against Gun Violence | Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by elected officials and community leaders from all over Cook County to kick-off the United Power for Action and Justice campaign for common sense gun legislation at the national and state levels. United Power for Action and Justice is a nonpartisan community alliance that brings together more than 250,000 people from religious congregations, nonprofits, health care centers and civic organizations to address pressing social issues. |