CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois will have the “strongest grant oversight” nationwide after widespread problems were identified with his 2010 anti-violence program.
The Chicago Democrat signed legislation Wednesday that applies federal guidelines to how the state awards grants and strengthens grantee rules. However, some opponents of the legislation have said it doesn’t go far enough in stopping possible misuse.
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