Daley brothers loom large in Illinois governor race talk
Illinois Democrats at the State Fair hear from eight candidates while William Daley, former commerce secretary and brother of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, looms as a still-possible contender. Supporters say his name would energize the field. opponents doubt southern voters would accept a Daley bid beyond Chicago.
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Racial gaps in homeownership persist in Illinois
Kevin Stewart left the Army police to become a Web designer and bought a refurbished five bedroom Springfield home, saving money on rent. Census 2000 shows Illinois homeownership rose to 67 percent, but white families at 75 percent vastly outpace black households at 42 percent and minority families at 46 percent. In Chicago suburbs and cities like Moline, Bourbonnais, and Normal, white homeownership remains at least double black. Experts credit fair housing efforts and education programs for progress amid long standing discrimination.
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Racer Killed in State Fair Auto Race Crash
A driver died Sunday after crashing head on into a wall while entering the pits during an auto race at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at Memorial Medical Center, with hospital officials confirming the death.
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Venice Police Cut to One Officer on Night Shift
Venice Illinois reduces its police force from seven to four with three layoffs after state limits on hours for part time officers. One officer Marvin Strode, who passed the academy test, was laid off for not living in Venice. Police Chief James Newsome seeks help from state police and county sheriff to cover high crime hours.
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Governor Ryan aides questioned in 1998 campaign records probe
Investigators questioned George Ryan 1998 campaign staff about subpoenaed records tied to Operation Safe Road. The probe alleges $170,000 in payoffs to Ryan’s campaign coffers while he was secretary of state. Dozens linked to the DMV case have been convicted. Ryan has not faced charges.
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