Edgar and Kustra clash on abortion in Illinois ticket
In Chicago, Secretary of State Jim Edgar, seeking the Republican governor nomination, chose Sen. Robert Kustra as running mate, despite opposing views on abortion. They agree education is the top Illinois issue and say their policy differences won’t derail the ticket. Kustra, a Northwestern University professor, will handle education expertise while Edgar runs the show. Separately, Rep. Tom Homer announced a bid for state treasurer with a plan for a $100 million student loan program for middle income families and office modernization.
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Cocaine babies and child abuse bills approved by Thompson
Gov James R Thompson signed bills to identify babies born to drug abusing mothers in hospitals and begin protective court actions. The measure targets cocaine babies, aiming to shield children through DCFS rehabilitation rather than criminalize the mother. a separate abuse protection plan bill also passed.
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