Governor Quinn Names Acting Communications Director

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Grant Klinzman will immediately assume the role of Acting Communications Director for the Governor's Office. Klinzman has been serving as Deputy Communications Director. The Governor's chief spokesman and Communications Director, Brooke Anderson, is leaving the Governor's Office to join the Quinn for Illinois campaign.

"Grant will do a great job overseeing state communications and ensuring information is effectively delivered to the public," Governor Quinn said. "For the last three years, Brooke has been an energizing force in my administration and I'm grateful for her excellent work and ethic of service."

Anderson's last day with the state is today, June 1, 2014. Klinzman's new role as communications chief begins immediately.