Edgar seeks automated elevators in Illinois Capitol complex
Gov nominee Jim Edgar proposes replacing state paid operators with automated elevators in the Capitol and Stratton Building. He announced a 15 member transition team to prepare the office budget, recruit managers, and review programs as he prepares to take over from Alan Dixon.
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Dixon wins seats on Banking Agriculture and Small Business
Incoming Illinois Senator Alan J. Dixon will serve on the Banking and Agriculture committees and join the Small Business Committee when the new Senate convenes in January. Democrats allocated assignments after meeting Tuesday, with Dixon noting interest in Appropriations not granted.
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GOP picks Ryan as speaker in expected House vote
The Republican caucus unanimously nominated George Ryan of Kankakee for speaker to lead a GOP majority of 91-86 in the 1981 General Assembly. At 46, the pharmacist and longtime minority leader faced little opposition within his party and awaits full-House approval in January.
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