Poshard Support Evident in Poll for Democratic Primary
A poll commissioned by Poshard's campaign shows him leading among listed candidates with 20.1 percent, followed by Vallas 15.5 and Burris 13.6 while 27 percent are undecided. In hypothetical matchups, Poshard would beat George Ryan 65.6 to 19 and Jim Ryan 52.9 to 30. The survey seeks to gauge mood of likely Democratic primary voters.
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Illinois statewide survey on Poshard election support
A July 12 14 2002 survey of 601 Illinois voters from all 102 counties shows Chicago area respondents at 70 percent and the rest at 30 percent. Demographics indicate a female plurality, with age and income splits and party affiliations: Democrats 61.6 Republicans 18.6 independents 15.0. Union household presence 31.1 non union 64.6.
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DCFS battle prompts calls for four reforms in care system
The piece details after an April federal order that lowered guilt standards to credible evidence for DCFS cases, while criminal cases require proof beyond reasonable doubt. The Dupuys and Lill demand four fixes: more caseworkers, mandated DCFS coursework for licensing, a uniform standard operating procedure, and a nationwide abuse-tracker. DCFS cites changes like CERAP usage after Joseph Duncan's death. Bear argues further rigor is needed.
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Joseph Duncan’s grandmother pushes for change in child abuse safeguards
In Elizabethtown, Karen Lill, grandmother of 8-year-old Joseph Michael Duncan who died in 1999, campaigns for reforms. She criticizes investigations into abuse, endorses “Joseph’s Law” for a nationwide abuse and neglect database, and says DCFS has not done enough to protect children despite some changes.
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