Quinn Reports $3.1 Million Fundraising Haul
Yesterday marked the deadline for state political candidates to disclose how much money they raised during the second half of 2009. Gov. Pat Quinn emerged as the state's fundraising heavyweight, pulling in $3.1 million, the Illinois Board of Elections reports. Still, Quinn's Democratic challenger Comptroller Dan Hynes ended the period with a $1 million fundraising advantage.
lllinois Lands Green Jobs Grant
Ilinois' own Sen. Dick Durbin announced yesterday that the Prairie State is in line to receive a $6 million federal stimulus grant that will be used to train and place about 1,300 workers in energy-efficient jobs and help another 1,700 workers earn degrees.
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