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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 2006

Page

22

Democratic discord to unfold on Illinois State Fair Governor's Day

Illinois Democrats face internal strain at the State Fair as Alexi Giannoulias seeks support amid questions about his family bank loan to a felon. Attorney General Lisa Madigan weighs an endorsement while Gov. Blagojevich backs Giannoulias privately. Union pickets at the fair amplify labor tensions ahead of GOP events.

Springfield Alexi Giannoulias Paul Mangieri Lisa Madigan House Michael Madigan Cchicago Madigan Giannoulias Broadway Bank Democratic Party of Illinois Rod Blagojevich Mangieri Christine Radogno Lemont Radogno Blagojevich Judy Baar Topinka State of Illinois American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council Sheridan Correctional Center

Illinois towns showcase pride at Springfield State Fair

The Hometown Pride tent at the Illinois State Fair highlights city charms each day with chili from Decatur, a Carroll-esque car display in Effingham, and attractions in Champaign Kankakee Bloomington and southern counties. Decatur and Effingham officials praise the program as raising town awareness and inviting repeat participation.

Springfield Illinois Decatur Archer Daniels Midland Decatur Park Singers Jan Hooten Decatur Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Effingham Mid America Motor Works of Emeril Lagasse John Boos Butcher Block Co Norma Lansing Greater Effingham Champaign Kankakee Bloomington Amy Bliefnick Bliefnick Fairgrounds

Illinois ACT scores rise as all juniors take exam

Illinois junior year ACT results show a 20.5 composite, up two tenths from 2005 among 137,400 test takers. Officials cite nationwide gains to 21.1, while noting persistent racial gaps between Asian and white students versus Hispanic and black test takers.

Springfield Illinois Randy Dunn ACT Dunn Colorado Richard Ferguson

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