Local Governor Quinn Statement on Violent Crimes Against Illinois Muslims by Gary Kopycinski on August 14, 2012 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Local: Park Forest’s Sandra Zoellner Retires After 21 Years of Service June 17, 2026 Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 Governors State Has New Soccer Complex and New Men’s Coach June 17, 2026 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday issued a statement regarding recent violent crimes committed against Illinois Muslim centers.