Ill. Gov. Quinn announces candidacy for full term

[October 23, 2009]  CHICAGO (AP) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who succeeded ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich in January, has formally declared his run for a full term.

Quinn, a Democrat, says there's still more to do and that's why he wants the job for four more years. He made his announcement in Chicago on Thursday.

The former lieutenant governor inherited the state's top job when lawmakers removed Blagojevich from office after his arrest on federal corruption charges. Those include plotting to sell or trade President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Blagojevich has denied wrongdoing.

Quinn says he's committed to bringing economic growth to Illinois.

State Comptroller Dan Hynes, Oak Park attorney Ed Scanlan and activist William "Dock" Walls also have said they will run in the Democratic primary.

[Associated Press]

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