In his first public appearance since conceding in his bid for re-election, Governor Pat Quinn attended a Veteran's Day ceremony in Chicago.
Quinn, who has long affiliated himself with veterans' causes, says Illinois should be the most-veteran friendly state. He says Illinois has endeavored to do that with a variety of programs, like the Warrior Assistance Program, which is focused on caring for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress:
"Whatever conflict that may have occurred in, whether it's in the present conflict, or previous ones. We have a duty to those veterans to take care of their needs, all their health needs."
Illinois is building a new long-term care facility for veterans in Chicago that the Democratic governor called "long overdue."
Quinn also says Illinois has made strides in providing shelter to homeless veterans, but he says there is still a long way to go. And he says Illinois offers a tax credit to employers that hire veterans.
Governor-elect Bruce Rauner was also in attendance at the Soldier Field event.