After the impeachment of Illinois Governor Blagojevich, new governor Pat Quinn reopened the closed state parks in February. In March 2009 Quinn announced he is committed to reopening the state historic sites by June 30, 2009.
Following Governor Blagojevich's impeachment, new governor Pat Quinn reopened the closed state parks in February. In March 2009, Quinn stated he was dedicated to reopening the state historic sites by June 30, 2009.