Blagojevich retracts some pork projects after release
Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration pulled back three pork-barrel items including lighting for a Springfield high school complex a ball field and Lyons riverfront improvements totaling 537 500 after initially releasing them. Senate ally Sen. Patrick Welch criticized the move while village officials express cautious optimism.
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Rod Blagojevich
Senate
State Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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Laura Hunter
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Lyons
Blagojevich Kicks Off Illinois State Fair
Governor Rod Blagojevich began his first state fair with ceremonial duties, meeting fairgoers and touring exhibits. He praised progress in the state, thanked supporters, and faced questions about his budget disputes while planning a simple day with family and fair treats.
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George Ryan
Hilmes Angus Farm
Clem Hilmes
Illinois
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Tim Davlin
Vince Demuzio
Illinois Quiet on West Nile Fromt
Illinois health officials report no human West Nile cases this year as monitoring continues. So far 23 birds and 36 positive mosquito batches across 22 counties. last year Illinois endured 884 illnesses and 66 deaths. Chicago reports two birds and one mosquito positive. Mosquitoes rise with warm, dry conditions while recent rain disrupts breeding sites.
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State Department of Public Health
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