Illinois Eyes Food and Water as Economic Edge
NORMAL AP Illinois state officials tout food and water as future economic levers at a two day summit guiding Gov elect Blagojevich policies. Topinka says water from the Great Lakes and crop output will make Illinois a global player. She and Rep Rutherford urge bipartisanship while noting a potential 4 billion budget deficit and calls to cut public aid and regulation to spur growth.
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Illinois
Judy Baar
Topinka
Rod Blagojevich
Great Lakes
Dan Rutherford
Pontiac
Rutherford
Illinois Republicans regroup after sweeping losses
In Chicago AP reports the Illinois GOP, after losing all but one statewide office, faces a rift between conservatives and moderates. Jane Topinka, the party leader, seeks a united, practical platform focusing on fiscal responsibility, schools, and smaller government, while conservatives press for core values like abortion limits and tax restraint.
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Illinois
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Topinka
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Jim Nowlan
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Poll on Iraq War Support Divides Americans in Chicago Poll
A Chicago Tribune and WGN-TV poll of 600 adults shows 49 percent favor military action in Iraq while 38 percent oppose. Republicans favor action 74 percent, Democrats 45 percent oppose, and 57 percent of men back action vs 42 percent of women. Most doubt Bush has convincingly linked war to national security, and 40 percent would act even if the UN opposed it.
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Iraq
Chicago Tribune
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Bush
United States
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Illinois nursing homes pause as $200 million spending bill stalls
In Springfield nursing homes face funding gaps after the Illinois House rejects a $200 million supplemental measure. Lawmakers added $40 million for nursing homes, aiming to unlock $110 million in Medicaid, but Speaker Madigan blocked a vote at the governor elects request. Oblinger warns facilities risk reduced care and Medicaid cuts without restored funding.
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Michael J. Madigan
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Rod Blagojevich
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Blagojevich
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