Karen Davis is resigning from Planning and Economic Development after 2 years.
Davis resigning from Planning and Economic Development – Springfield Business Journal
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Davis resigning from Planning and Economic Development Karen Davis is resigning as director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Springfield. Davis made the announcement Tuesday at the...
AG dings Rauner for FOIA violation
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One year after signing a law aimed at forcing government to turn over public records, Gov. Bruce Rauner has been cited by Attorney General Lisa Madigan for failing to respond to a request for records.
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