Friday Morning Shocked by Gov Edgar Surgery Update
Governor Jim Edgar underwent overnight quadruple bypass surgery prompting Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra to assume command while Edgar recovers. Roland Burris would be next in line, with Burris having lost the Democratic primary. Netsch canceled campaign stops out of respect.
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Burris
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Netsch
Chicago
Mary Paleologos
Edgar battle over running mate amid heart surgery concerns
Voters weigh Edgar's bid with health issues and the choice of a new running mate. Analysts say the gubernatorial question shifts to government readiness and potential to act as governor. Churchill and Gainer emerge as possibles. Murphy interviewed. Foreman has withdrawn.
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Paul Green
GSU
Green
Illinois Corrections
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Guv
Robert Churchill
Antioch
Terry Gainer
Illinois State Police
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Maureen Murphy
Evergreen Park
U.S
Fred Foreman
DeAngelis
Chicago Heights appoints Karla Osantowski top cop
Karla Osantowski, 37, will become chief of Chicago Heights Police on Aug. 1. A former Cook County assistant state's attorney with five years as a prosecutor, she holds a degree in law enforcement and is married to Officer Scott O. Osantowski says the department has a talent pool to use. Current Chief Charlie Nardoni resigns to spend time with family and refresh the department.
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Cook County
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Steger Police
Chicago Heights
Illinois
Osantowski
Charlie Nardoni
Paul Green on crutches after Achilles surgery
Political guru Paul Green remains on crutches following surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. He conducted his final classes from home, staying true to his professorial commitment despite hospitalization.
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Frank Maher
Flossmoor
Roger Mollisi
Chetwood
Dcalumet City
GOP
Giglio
Palos
Palos Country Club
Air Force One
Kevin Conlon
Jones Intercable
Conlon
The Peaceful Town Faces a Western Steamroller
Warren L. Gottwald Beecher writes about a looming westward steamroller that will devastate land and homes, creating urban sprawl, smog and new job opportunities, while residents seek new beginnings too late as politicians grin and plan the next project.
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Warren L. Gottwald Beecher
Open Lunch Policy Sparks Student Protest at District 227
Rich East student Michael Querciayros of Park Forest voices opposition to proposed campus closures and open lunch removal. He asserts open lunch is a privilege earned by following rules and criticizes cuts to programs while administrators’ pay rises continue.
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Rich East
Bloom
Crete
Monee
Homewood
Japerville
Michael Querciayros
Clinton Faults Media and Warns of Partisanship
The piece cites President Clinton blaming both parties and voters for stalled change. It accuses him of criticizing the media, Congress, and the religious right while defending his allies and policies. It notes clashes over education, censorship, gay art, health care, and talk radio influence.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Robert Maplethorpe
Norman Rockwell
Rush Limbaugh
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