PHOTOS: Governor Quinn Flood Briefing at State Emergency Operations Center

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Jonathon Monken, right, briefs Governor Pat Quinn April 18 on the flooding situation in Illinois at the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Jonathon Monken, Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider, and Illinois Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis at the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield as Governor Quinn declared a state of emergency due to the flooding throughout Illinois.

Governor Pat Quinn declares a state of emergency in Illinois April 18 due to the flooding throughout the state. Joining the Governor at the announcement at the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield are, left to right: Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider; Emergency Management Agency Director Jonathon Monken; Governor Quinn; Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis; and Conservation Police Acting Deputy Chief Joe Morelock.