SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 3220

An Act Concerning Employment

Action: Signed

Effective: June 1, 2015

Bill No.: HB 3765

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 4078

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 374

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: SB 627

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: SB 760

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: SB 763

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: SB 838

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Veto Message SB 374

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois Senate,

99th General Assembly:

Today I veto Senate Bill 374 from the 99th General Assembly, which would effectively exempt townships from competitive bidding requirements for township contracts.

Transparency is vital for good governance. It is also important that citizens perceive the government as trustworthy. Competitive bidding ensures that units of local government are getting the best price for services and that taxpayer funds are being used effectively. Consequently, permitting a township to circumvent the competitive bidding process is a step in the wrong direction for government transparency and conserving taxpayer dollars.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 374, "AN ACT concerning local government", with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner

GOVERNOR

Veto Message SB 763

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois Senate,

99th General Assembly:

Today I veto Senate Bill 763 from the 99th General Assembly, which would amend the Illinois Pension Code to create pension liability for police officers and firefighters at the local level by circumventing local voter choice expressed through a referendum.

Public safety workers put their lives in danger to protect our citizens.  They deserve the right to earn good pension benefits.  Current law already provides such pensions to local police officers and firefighters in municipalities with the population of at least 5,000 people.  And even municipalities with fewer than 5,000 residents can opt, through a referendum, to extend pension benefits to public safety employees.  The referendum option gives voters the control of what benefits the municipality can actually afford.  That is as it should be.

Senate Bill 763 would take this choice away from the voters and instead allow a municipality to impose new pension obligations by a resolution of its governing body.  At a time when local governments in Illinois are struggling to make ends meet, we should not remove local voter control over decisions for which the same voters will have to pay through higher property and other taxes.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 763 entitled "AN ACT concerning public employee benefits", with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner

Every day I look forward to working with the staff at Ballet Quad Cites on exciting new cutting edge projects. I enjoy the bold new growth taking place within our ballet company as we continue to impact our community and surrounding region. Let me share some of the some of the winning, positive things that have happen at the ballet this summer.

Take a moment to look at the NEW season and order your season tickets NOW. The 2015/16 season is a feast for your senses full of talent and innovation. Guest artist Domingo Rubio will return in October with a cameo role in "Murder Mystery at the Ballet". You can't forget the portrayal of Dracula last season and we agree with Ana Kissegooff who wrote in the New York Times and hailed his performance in Nijinsky's Afternoon of a Faun as "mesmerizing...marvelously intense" His dancing is distinguished by his emotional power and partnering skills, which have earned outstanding awards and fine critiques as a performer and choreographer. For further information about Domingo Rubio, check out his website at www.domingorubio.com.

We are going to be celebrating a historic milestone in the history of Millstream Brewery this Saturday night from 5-9pm.   We're excited to be celebrating 30 years in the craft brewing industry and we'd like you to come celebrate with us! We are going to be starting the day with our Tour de Brew bike ride.  Join us for our annual 38-mile bike ride at Millstream.   We'll start at Millstream Brewery, go to Norway, then on to Blairstown, through West Amana and back to Millstream. The event is a poker run with stops to pick up your poker cards. Of course there is a great micro brewed beer waiting for you at each stop. Root beer too. At the end of the ride the best poker hands will receive door prizes. Live music will be Electric Mule. They'll play from 1 to 5 p.m. in the biergarten and we will be grilling those great Amana brats on the grill. Registration is from 9:30am-10:30 and the ride begins and ends at Millstream Brewery. $25.  Registration the day of the event at Millstream.  A portion of the proceeds goes to the Amana Bike Trail.

Then from 5-9 we will be continuing our evening with more live music, food and special beer releases.  At 6:00pm  you will meet the original founders and current owners of Millstream Brewery.  We will be releasing a specially brewed 30^th Anniversary Doppelbock that we brewed for the occasion!  We pulled together previous Millstream brewers for this limited release collaboration brew.  Current Millstream brewer, Chris Priebe and also Bill Heinrich of Solon's Big Grove Brewery; Aaron Taubman of the Purity Brewing Company in Warwickshire County, England; and Chris Ellis, the owner of The Quarter Barrel in Cedar Rapids all were on hand for this brew. Dogs on Skis will be performing and supper will be provided by Julia's Stone Pizza. Bring your lawn chair and join us for this historical occasion!

DES MOINES, IA (08/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Matt and Sue Frieden of Joy, Ill. showed the Supreme Champion in the Belgian Horse Show, and Kim Smith of Ontario, Canada, won Best of Breed in the Shire Horse Show. Both shows were held August 16 through 18 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

Gelding - Registered -- 3 Years & Under - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Herdsmanship, Six or More Stalls

1) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

2) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Herdsmanship, Five or Fewer Stalls

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Gelding - Registered -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

4) Double M Farms, Delmar

Grand Champion & Reserve Gelding - Belgian

Champion) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Reserve) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

Junior Stallion Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Senior Stallion Foal - Belgian

1) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

2) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Junior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Champion) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Reserve) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Stallion -- 3 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Senior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Champion) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion - Belgian

Grand) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Res. Grand) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Junior Filly Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

Senior Filly Foal - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Mare -- Yearling - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Mare -- 2 Year Old - Belgian

1) Jan Yearian, Cumming

Junior Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

Mare -- 3 Year Old - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Yeld Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

3) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

4) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

5) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

6) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Brood Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Senior Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

Grand Champion & Reserve Mare - Belgian

Champion) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Reserve) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Mare & Foal - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

2) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Produce of Dam - Belgian

1) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Get of Sire - Belgian

1) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Stallion & 3 Mares - Belgian

1) Wetterau Homestead Ltd, Germantown, Wis.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Ladies Gelding/Stallion Cart - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

3) Otte Belgians, North English

4) George Crookes, Indianola

5) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Mens Gelding/Stallion Cart - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Sparrow Farms Inc., Zearing

6) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

7) George Crookes, Indianola

8) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Ladies Mare Cart - Belgian

1) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Sparrow Farms Inc., Zearing

4) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

5) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

6) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

7) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

8) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Mens Mare Cart - Belgian

1) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

4) Double M Farms, Delmar

5) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

6) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

7) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Team of Geldings - Belgian

1) Double M Farms, Delmar

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

4) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

5) George Crookes, Indianola

Team of Mares - Belgian

1) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

2) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

5) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

6) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

7) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Open Unicorn - Belgian

1) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

2) Double M Farms, Delmar

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Unicorn - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Open Four Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Four Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

3) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

5) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

Open Six Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Double M Farms, Delmar

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

6) George Crookes, Indianola

Mare Six Horse Hitch - Belgian

1) Matt Or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

4) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Decorator Class -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

3) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Decorator Class -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

4) Otte Belgians, North English

Showmanship at Halter -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

2) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

4) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

5) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

6) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Showmanship at Halter -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Otte Belgians, North English

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Juvenile Driver Cart -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point

4) Salsberry Farms, Corydon

Juvenile Driver Cart -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

4) Otte Belgians, North English

5) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

7) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

Juvenile Driver Team -- 15-18 - Belgian/Shire

1) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Juvenile Driver Team -- 14 & Under - Belgian/Shire

1) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Otte Belgians, North English

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

4) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

5) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

6) Kory Dammeier, Cumming

Draft Under Saddle - Western - Belgian/Shire

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

4) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Draft Under Saddle - English - Belgian/Shire

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Howard and Mable Buerckley, Osage

Supreme Champion - Belgian

1) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

Best of Iowa - Belgian

1) Oakdale Belgians, Ogden

Gelding - Registered -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Gelding - Grade -- Any Age - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Grand Champion & Reserve Gelding - Shire

Grand) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Stallion -- Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Stallion -- Yearling - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Junior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Champion) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Reserve) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Stallion -- 3 Year Old - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Stallion -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Senior Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Champion) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Reserve) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion - Shire

Grand) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Res. Grand) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Mare -- Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mare -- Yearling - Shire

1) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

2) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

3) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

4) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

5) Marlene McKeown, Gillette, Wyo.

Mare -- 2 Year Old - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Junior Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Champion) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Reserve) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Mare -- 3 Year Old - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Yeld Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Brood Mare -- 4 Years & Over - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Senior Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Champion) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Reserve) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

Grand Champion & Reserve Mare - Shire

Grand) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Res. Grand) Grey Feather Farm, Viroqua, Wis.

Mare & Foal - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Produce of Dam - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

2) Rob Rich, Baraboo, Wis.

3) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

4) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

5) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Get of Sire - Shire

1) Jeremy Howell, Shelley, Idaho

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Breeders Group - Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Gelding/Stallion Cart - Registered Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Ladies Cart - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

4) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mare Cart - Registered Shire

1) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Mens Cart - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Henry Stiller, Elkhorn, Wis.

Team - Registered Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Grade Team - Shire

1) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Unicorn - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Four Horse Hitch - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

3) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

Open Six Horse Hitch - Shire

1) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

2) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

3) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

Supreme Six Horse Hitch Showdown - All Breeds

1) Matt or Sue Frieden, Joy, Ill.

2) Robys Belgian, Rockwell City

3) Double M Farms, Delmar

4) Dakota Thunder Shire, Sioux Falls, S.D.

5) Bill Hagemann, Stillman Valley, Ill.

6) Rolling H Belgians, Ogden

7) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

8) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

9) Jenson Shires LLC, Blair, Neb.

10) Otte Belgians, North English

11) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

12) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

Best Stallion Bred & Owned by Exhibitor - Shire

1) Danelle Kinney, Red Wing, Minn.

Best Mare Bred & Owned by Exhibitor - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Best of Breed - Shire

1) Kim Smith, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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