Statewide Update—Feb. 11, 2011

• State Journal Register—Senate moves to eliminate loophole in appointment process, “Without a dissenting vote, the Illinois Senate Thursday approved a bill to keep top state agency directors from serving without Senate approval.”

• (AP) Rockford Register Star—Gov. Quinn releases documents showing $3 billion in budget cuts made during his tenure, “Gov. Pat Quinn has released documents showing $3 billion in budget cuts made during his tenure. The documents were released Thursday night and have been requested by lawmakers for months.”

• Chicago Tribune—Park District taking over “Taste;” no ‘big musical acts’, “This year’s Taste of Chicago will be run by the Chicago Park District and will go without ‘big musical acts,’ instead incorporating music from four of the city’s smaller niche festivals, officials announced today.”

• Daily Herald—Cook Co. state’s attorney agrees to budget cuts, “Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and county board President Toni Preckwinkle made peace with a brokered budget compromise Thursday, as Alvarez agreed to a 10 percent cut for her office while taking on additional county business.”