The Chicago Tribune reports that Illinois Department of Transportation head Gary Hannig will step down from his post.
From a statement issued by the 58-year-old Democrat:
After giving the matter long and serious thought, I have informed my good friend Governor Quinn that I will be retiring from state government effective March 31. I have enjoyed my tenure as Secretary of Transportation and my entire career in state government spanning more than 30 years, but I have decided that for personal and family reasons, it is time for me to move on to another phase in my life.
Hannig was one of the first appointments that Gov. Pat Quinn made after took over the governor’s office some two years ago after the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich.