Governor Pat Quinn has named his top advisor. According to a press release Alderman Billy Ocasio is going to be Quinn's Senior Advisor.
“I look forward to working with Billy Ocasio,” Quinn said in the press release. “All of Illinois will be well-served by his valuable experience in public policy and deep dedication to helping working families.”
Ocasio has served as the alderman in Chicago’s 26th Ward for over 15 years.
He is a graduate of the University.
According to a press release, Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation to help Illinois residents clear their credit histories of defaulted student loans.
According to a press release public health officials have confirmed 225 cases of swine flu in Illinois. Dr. Damon T. Arnold reported 20 other probably cases in the state.
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director, reported that there are 82 confirmed cases and 40 probable cases of swine flu in Illinois.
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago school officials shut down an elementary school Wednesday after one child contracted a probable case of swine flu, and the Illinois Department of Public Health said other cases are suspected in the state.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Whether delivering medicine or safety advice in the form of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration is getting high marks for its response to the outbreak of swine flu in Illinois.
Members of Illinois' Green Party plan to attend a meeting the Senate Election Committee is holding a meeting today in order to voice discontent with to a bill that would end the practice of slating.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The reform commission created by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in the wake of scandals surrounding ousted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is set to release its final report.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A reform commission appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn says cleaning up Illinois government requires major changes in the operations of the General Assembly.
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden will be speaking at the University of Illinois at Chicago as the keynote speakers for the 2009 Richard J. Daley Urban forum.
CHICAGO (AP) — While there were no known cases of swine flu in Illinois, the state Department of Health on Sunday promised to monitor any outbreak and urged precautions against the potentially deadly disease.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is entertaining a press event promoting a new reality television show despite being told he can't leave the country to be on it.
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll compromise to get a state budget but he seems to be holding firm on his proposal to increase the income tax as a way to raise money.
