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Rauner to sign executive order Monday

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to sign an executive order his office says is intended to empower veterans and minorities.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and wife Diana wave to the crowd after taking the oath of office during ceremonies at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois on January 12, 2015. Rauner defeated outgoing Governor Pat Quinn.

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to sign an executive order his office says is intended to empower veterans and minorities.

The Winnetka Republican is scheduled to sign the order Monday, after participating in a service event to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

He'll join volunteers with City Year Chicago to complete projects at Gage Park High School in Chicago.

Rauner has issued several executive orders since taking office last week. One order froze non-essential spending. Another banned employees in the executive branch from taking jobs as lobbyists for one year after leaving their state position.

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