OLYMPIA FIELDS—Apparently the best way to make it through the tough economy is to get a job with Governor Quinn.
Recent reports have shown that the Governor has given out over 40 pay increases over the last 15 months to people who are already making nearly $100,000 a year.  This information comes to light only days [...]

Chicago Tribune
June 19, 2009

It is an intriguing, challenging, and yet sobering time to be a new legislator.
My experience representing the 40th Senate District began at a low point for Illinois. For the first time in our state’s history, the Senate voted to remove a sitting governor from office, closing a chapter of corruption in Illinois [...]