Quinn for Illinois

CHICAGO – Calling him "a friend in the Governor's mansion in Springfield," the historic Chicago Defender today endorsed Governor Pat Quinn in the Feb. 2 Democratic primary.

Governor Quinn "has reached out to all segments of the community, not only to try to provide help, but also seeking ideas and expertise that will help the state," the Defender said in its endorsement.  "He led the way on getting reforms to govern the state's cemeteries, after the Burr Oak debacle. He has also made key appointments that show he is serious about inclusion, and diversity, in his Administration. In only one year, Pat Quinn has not been able to right all that is wrong with this state, but for anyone to suggest that he should have is an insult to voters."

“The Defender's endorsement means a great deal to me,” Governor Quinn said. “It is encouraging to know that voters are not being misled or dissuaded by negative ads that distort my record and distort Illinois history. This proves that my message of jobs, economic growth and opportunity for all is being heard, and supported, by publications and voters throughout the state of Illinois.”

The Chicago Defender was founded on May 5, 1905 by Robert Sengstacke Abbott. By the start of World War I, the  Chicago Defender was the nation’s most influential African-American weekly newspaper. . A century later, now led by President Michael House, the Chicago Defender is still empowering and informing the community.

Governor Quinn also has earned the endorsement of the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, the Kankakee City News, the Belleville News-Democrat, the Rock Island Argus, the Evanston Sentinel and N'digo Magapaper. He has been endorsed by more than 200 elected officials, labor unions and advocacy groups statewide.

To learn more, please visit www.QuinnforIllinois.com.