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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 2001

Page

7

Wood selects OConnor as running mate in Illinois governor race

Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood named state Rep. William OConnor as her running mate in the GOP governor bid. He contrasts with Jim Ryan Hawkinson on inclusion and abortion stance. OConnor defends not endorsing Ryan and says his name appeared on Ryan site without permission. OConnor, 52, has served in the Illinois House since 1998.

Chicago Corinne Wood William O’connor O’connor Wood Jim Ryan Carl Hawkinson Illinois Republican Party Ryan Lee Daniels Topinka GOP Daniels House Patrick O'Malley

Topinka to Seek Re-Election as Illinois Treasurer

Illinois Treasurer Judy Topinka announced she will run again for treasurer rather than seeking other offices amid GOP leadership push to realign candidates. She highlighted Bright Start college savings gains, $2 billion in state investments over seven years, and $82 million in unclaimed cash returned to residents. Topinka, 57, formerly a reporter and PR specialist, began as a Riverside representative in 1980.

Topinka Bright Start Chicago Riverside

Jackson and Fitzgerald join against O'Hare expansion

U S Rep Jesse Jackson Jr helped mobilize opposition to an O Hare expansion bill as Sen Peter Fitzgerald voiced support for a Peotone airport in Chicago's south suburbs. Durbin pressed ahead with the plan, warning of ongoing aviation gridlock and potential land loss.

Chicago U.S Jesse Jackson Jr O'Hare International Peter Fitzgerald Jackson Dick Durbin Durbin Fitzgerald Senate Fitzgerald Sunday O'Hare Federal South Side Federal Aviation Administration

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