Woolard backs Blagojevich amid early Illinois governor talk
Woolard endorsed Blagojevich as his first choice, noting past service with him in the Illinois House. Many Southern Illinois Democrats remain undecided while others plan listening trips to hear all gubernatorial hopefuls. County chairs caution against early endorsements, stressing a winner must prevail in the general election.
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Blagojevich
Illinois
Gary Forby
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Forby
Jackson County
Democratic Party
Shirley Booker
Booker
Williamson County
Democratic
Flora Reilly
Reilly
Blagojevich Stumps At Williamson County Airport
Rep. Rod Blagojevich halted three day break to speak at Williamson County Airport in Illinois. He outlined bold proposals including senior citizen drug coverage and a major education funding plan while neglecting specific details. The candidate faces a crowded field of governors hopefuls including Bakalis Burris Lang Devine Schmidt and Vallas.
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Mackinaw
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Chicago
Illinois
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Blagojevich
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Roland Burris
Lou Lang
Cook County
Rich Devine
Justice Department
John Schmidt
Chicago Public Schools
Paul Vallas
Daley brother may run for governor of Illinois
U S Sen Richard Durbin said Bill Daley, brother of Chicago mayor Richard Daley and former Commerce Secretary, is still weighing a gubernatorial bid. Durbin noted a crowded Democratic field and advised Daley to travel downstate for voter outreach at the Illinois State Fair.
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Chicago
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Carbondale burglaries linked to three suspects
Investigators in Carbondale focus on Alexander Vinson and Corthen for multiple business burglaries. Thieves targeted safes and cash registers during 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. breaks, with one caper at Pinch Penny Pub on 700 E Grand Ave producing a cash-filled safe. Total stolen amount unspecified but in the thousands. one safe held at least $9,000. Additional robberies include El Bajio Restaurant, Mugsy's, Mary Lou's, Tres Hombres, and Murphy's with safes abandoned as evidence.
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Carbondale
Vinson
Corthen
Odum
E. Grand Ave
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Teachers to Strike Formality Casts Shadow Over District Talks
The Zeigler-Royalton Federation of Teachers representing 52 educators filed a strike notice with the Illinois Education Labor Board last week. Federation president Jim Chamness called the move a formality, while Superintendent Ernie Fowler cited wages as the main sticking point as students prepare to start Friday with a teacher institute Thursday.
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Illinois Education Labor Board
Springfield
Jim Chamness
Ernie Fowler
Amtrak high speed rail bill prompts Illinois push
Amtrak chief backs Senate Bill 250 and House Resolution 2329 at the Illinois Statehouse forum urging action. Warrington notes Illinois would gain capital investment from upgrades Chicago to St Louis while state funds cover 20 percent. Attendees heard forecasts of faster Chicago St Louis trips and more daily routes, with Carbondale benefiting regionally despite a 10 year timeline for Carbondale to Chicago service.
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Warrington
Illinois ‘Statehouse
U.s.house
Senate
Illinois
Amtrak
Chicago
St. Louis
Carbondale
Neil Dillard
Southern Illinois
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