Poshard and Ryan lead bids in Illinois governor race
U S Representative Glenn Poshard wins the Democratic primary in Illinois defeating Roland Burris John Schmidt and Jim Burns to face Secretary of State George Ryan for governor. Poshard dominates downstate Illinois while Burris Schmidt and Burns split the remainder. The race pits the veteran lawmaker against the Republican favorite as Edgar retires.
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Ilinois
George Ryan
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Chicago
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Justice Department
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U.S
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Schmidt
Burns
Ryan
Daniel Walker
Jim Edgar
Corinne Wood
Pi Quinn
Kane County
Mary Lou Kearns
St. Charles
US Justice Department
Richard M. Daley
Voters Back Health Care Rights Measure in Illinois
Cook County residents approved a advisory referendum to establish basic rights for HMOs and managed care, backing the Managed Care Reform Act. The measure would require emergency care coverage and full disclosure of treatment options by doctors, with Chicago tallies at 167,600 for and 13,190 against and statewide 209,401 in favor to 20,584 opposed.
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White edges McCarthy for secretary of state
Veteran officeholder Jesse White captured the Democratic nomination for secretary of state, defeating Tim McCarthy 56 percent to 44 percent with 90 percent of precincts tallied. White led in Chicago, while McCarthy held downstate support. the race shadows a larger contest against Republican Al Salvi for the November election.
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GOP
Wauconda
Robert Churchill
Villa Park
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US Senate
Dick Durbin
Reagan
Secret Service
McLaughlin captures Democratic treasurer bid in Illinois
Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin defeats Calumet City Mayor Jerry Genova 58 to 42 percent in the Democratic primary, with 91 percent of votes counted. He will face incumbent Judy Baar Topinka in November, buoyed by endorsements from Michael Madigan and unions. Genova touted his education and donations from city workers. McLaughlin highlighted tax cuts and suburban growth.
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Phil Rock
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