Gov. Bruce Rauner officially took the reins of power on Monday, calling for sacrifices from all as he pledged to fix the state’s economy, provide better education for kids and instill ethics in government.
“I’m nobody that nobody sent,” the state’s new governor said shortly after taking the oath of office as Illinois’ 42nd governor.
Here’s a look at some of the top photos from all of the inaugural festivities:
Rev. James Meeks, right, prays with Governor-elect Bruce Rauner, left, and his wife Diana, at an interfaith prayer service at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield on Monday morning. | AP Photo
Bruce Rauner takes a selfie with his family and statues of the Lincoln family on Sunday at the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library in Springfield. | AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
Bruce Rauner, center, talks with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s daughters Lucy, left, and Rebecca, right, during Sunday’s visit to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library. | AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
Bruce Rauner, right, and his wife Diana, read to children visiting the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library. | AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
The Jane Hartman Trio plays during a private, $1,000-a-plate dinner at the Illinois State Capitol on Sunday. | AP Photo/Seth Perlman
Bruce Rauner speaks to guests, lawmakers and state officers attending a private, $1,000-a-plate dinner at the Illinois State Capitol on Sunday night. | AP Photo/Seth Perlman
Guest bags are on the back of tables that are set and awaiting guest before Sunday night’s private dinner. | AP Photo/Seth Perlman