Speculation grows on GOP pick for Fitzgerald seat
Springfield Illinois Republicans weigh likely candidates after U S Senator Peter Fitzgerald announced he will not seek re election Former Attorney General Jim Ryan and former Gov Jim Edgar are among potential contenders Party officials noted no candidate has begun a campaign yet and will decide in coming days Edgar expressed surprise at the decision and said he has no plans to run Fitzgerald’s exit ends his six year Senate tenure and opens a crowded nomination fight involving key party figures and state leaders
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U.S
Peter Fitzgerald
R-Ill
Illinois
Jim Ryan
Jim Edgar
Jason Gerwig
Republican Party
Judy Baar Topinka
Edgar
Gerwig
Fitzgerald
U.S. Senate
Illinois Senate
Carol Moseley Braun
George Ryan
Lincoln Presidential Library
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Senate
Bush
al Gore
House
Dennis Hastert
O’hare International
Brad Woodhouse
Virginia
George Allen
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Land of
Lincoln
Allen
GOP
Fitzgerald Shuns Senate Run For Open Illinois Seat
Illinois Republican senator Fitzgerald declares he will not run leaving a key race open. Democrats view the move as boosting prospects in Illinois and beyond as Barack Obama and Dan Hynes seek Senate seats while GOP hopes fade.
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Senate
Barack Obama
Chicago
Illinois
Dan Hynes
Carbondale mayoral recount scheduled for today
The Carbondale mayoral recount will cost $60 total, at six precincts 8 16 190 23 25 and 28. Precincts range from SIU dining halls to Cole's home precinct 28 voting at the senior citizen high-rise on Old West Main Street. Reinhardt will set costs based on time and staff. Flanagan agrees to cooperate with the mayor and council.
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Flanagan
Reinhardt
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Cole
Old West Main Street
Carbondale Officials Honor Retiring Mayor and Councilman
Retiring mayor Dillard and councilman Neill were honored for long service. Dillard has led and shaped participation in the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, including founding Small Cities Council and a University Communities Caucus. Neill, a trust officer at Old National Bank, is finishing his eighth year on the council, after tenure on the park district board and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and organized a memorable Carbondale-Murphysboro football farewell event with alumni attendance.
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Illinois Municipal League
National League of Cities
Small Cities Council
U.S. Conference of Mayors
SIUC
Carbondale
Neill
Old National Bank
Carbondale Park District Board
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Carbondale-Murphysboro
Bleyer Field
Remains Found in Pulaski County Linked to Bleak Scene
Clark reported the discovery of an elderly male body in woods near an old house in Pulaski County. Investigators found a skull with vertebrae, legs and pelvis, with rest missing believed dragged away by coyotes. evidence included a green blanket, sheet, pillow, duct tape, and signs of head trauma. Autopsy pending as authorities pursue a homicide case with prior similar discovery nearby ten years ago.
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Clark
Pulaski County
Grayson Gile
St. Louis
Gile
Bus driver disputes speeding tickets issued by rural officer
Hudson, a bus driver on Franklin Street, contends Officer Barrett wrongly logged 56 mph in a 40 mph zone. Barrett says the speeding ticket stands while Hudson faces additional charges for railroad crossings. The state’s attorney's office dismissed two serious charges. Hudson was fired, later reduced to a plea with others dropped. Barrett defends tickets as protecting children. police chief backs him. Beck Bus Service declined comment.
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Franklin Street
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Yung Street
Davis Street
Beck
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
J.R. Moore
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Aaron Hopkins
Chicago
Paul Carlson
Carlson
Beck Bus Service
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