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.
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Alexi Giannoulias
Paul Mangieri
Lisa Madigan
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Cchicago
Madigan
Giannoulias
Broadway Bank
Democratic Party of Illinois
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Mangieri
Christine Radogno
Lemont
Radogno
Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
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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.
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Illinois
Decatur
Archer Daniels Midland
Decatur Park Singers
Jan Hooten
Decatur Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Effingham
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Emeril Lagasse
John Boos Butcher Block Co
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Greater Effingham
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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.
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Illinois
Randy Dunn
ACT
Dunn
Colorado
Richard Ferguson
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