Illinois campaign heat as Topinka Blagojevich joust grows
Illinois race tightens as Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka and Gov. Rod Blagojevich trade barbs over campaign finance and policy. Topinka disclosed a 120 payment to Springfield parking fines while both candidates plan five debates none in the capital. Blagojevich touts relief efforts and disaster readiness amid storm aftermath and criticism, with debates and fundraising questions shaping the contest.
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Topinka defends vagueness as campaign strategy
Republican Judy Baar Topinka says delaying detailed positions is a tactic to earn free publicity as she trails Rod Blagojevich in fundraising. She criticizes Blagojevich for not living in the Executive Mansion and says an education plan will soon be announced. Topinka notes her $1.5 million fund versus Blagojevich's $12.2 million and defends her approach amid calls for clearer proposals.
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Illinois eyes new tracking for pseudoephedrine sales to curb meth
Illinois law enforcement considers two tracking options to monitor sales of pseudoephedrine. Aimed at building real time cases, the plan contrasts with current logs that vary in readability. Officials cite fewer out of state meth cooks and smaller seized batches as a result of the law, while retailers’ compliance remains uneven.
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Delta Ends Champaign to Atlanta Service at Willard
Officials at Willard Airport say Delta Air Lines plans to stop the Champaign Urbana to Atlanta connections by end of September. The move follows Delta’s Chapter 11 filing and recent losses, with university leaders seeking a replacement carrier to maintain a direct southeast hub link.
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