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Governor Honors Fallen Firefighters at Memorial Service

Wednesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today honored two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and congratulated others for tremendous acts of heroism at the 24th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service."Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointments

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments and reappointments to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority and the Civil Service Commission.Name: Manuel Rodriguez Position: Board Member – Illinois Workforce Innovation BoardGovernor Bruce Rauner has... Read More.

Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the American Healthcare Act: “The bill that passed in the U.S. House today continues to be of deep concern to our administration. Recent changes did not address fundamental concerns... Read More.

Governor Urges Illinois Drivers to be Aware and Travel with Care

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates to kick-start the riding season and launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s annual “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. The governor proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois for the 34th consecutive year to... Read More.

Governor Rauner Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner this morning activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to ensure state personnel and equipment are ready to be quickly deployed if needed to help local emergency responders with flooding-related public safety issues in several areas of the state. “Several inches... Read More.

Severin: Encouraged by Governor and Nurses Renewing Negotiations

Friday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

House Republicans held a brief press conference Thursday morning in response to news that the Governor’s office and Illinois Nurses Association have agreed to renew negotiations on the issue of subcontracting. As a measure of good faith, the Governor’s office has rescinded the layoffs... Read More.

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Governor Rauner’s Statewide School Visit

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner is inviting classrooms in schools from across the state to interact with him live on Facebook. During the event, the Governor will answer questions from students what it’s like to work in the governor’s office and why he thinks providing high-quality... Read More.

Governor Discusses Cutting Red Tape at Illinois Competiveness Council Forum

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner today discussed the administration’s efforts to cut the red tape in state government and make Illinois more competitive with surrounding states at the Illinois Competiveness Council Forum.“Excessive red tape has been a barrier blocking small business and entrepreneurs from wanting to grow... Read More.

The Illinois Commerce Commission Joins Governor Bruce Rauner, Supporting April as Safe Digging Month

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), in concurrence with Governor Bruce Rauner, recognizes April as Safe Digging Month in Illinois, a statewide public safety and education campaign to increase awareness about the importance of calling 811 before starting outdoor projects in order to locate underground... Read More.

Governor Rauner Acts to Provide Better Services to Taxpayers

Monday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a series of Executive Orders to improve and streamline Illinois state government. Executive Orders 17-01, 17-02 and 17-03 will eliminate redundancies and simplify the organizational structure of the Executive Branch to deliver more efficient government and drive a better... Read More.