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Pop quiz – who is the governor of Illinois? Since that Blago guy moved on earlier this year, the governor’s office in Illinois has been somewhat quieter, not being in the national spotlight so much, so Governor Pat Quinn has not exactly become a household name. He probably would like to keep it that way!
The decidedly more low-key and down to earth Gov. Quinn rolled up his shirt sleeves and paid a visit to “The World’s Fair of Agriculture” on Tuesday, strolling through the site and holding a press conference at the New Holland media tent. “I have been so impressed by the energy, the enthusiasm and the turnout here at the Farm Progress Show,” the governor said. “This is the first time I have been here as governor of Illinois. I understand our state, when it comes to growing the economy, it starts with agriculture.”
Governor Quinn stressed the importance of growing crops for biofuels and the need to continue improving the rural economy with increased high speed internet access.
Listen to or download Gov. Quinn’s opening remarks here: