SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday defended aspects of an anti-violence program that is now being probed by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.
Quinn says the state shouldn’t turn its back on urban violence. He says public programs that address the problem are important.
The governor made the comments to reporters following a rally for a needy student scholarship program at the Capitol.
Prosecutors from Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office subpoenaed records related to the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, which an auditor says had “pervasive deficiencies.”
Quinn also says he acted swiftly to address the problem with the initiative.
The issues have had an impact on Illinois’ gubernatorial race.
Quinn challenger Bruce Rauner (ROW’-nur) has said the latest investigation marks a “new low” in Quinn’s administration.
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