Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
Recent News About Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.
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Plaintiff expects swift state appeal of injunction against Election Day voter signups
The Illinois State Board of Elections likely will quickly appeal a federal judge's preliminary injunction handed down earlier today blocking Election Day registration and voting options at polling places, a plaintiff's attorney in the case said.
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Rauner adamantly rejects state bailout for Chicago schools
Gov. Bruce Rauner says there is no chance a Chicago Public School bailout would be a part of any future negotiations between him and legislators, who are entering their second year without a long-term state budget agreement.