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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1981

Page

8

Who's on first in Illinois Senate fight

Two rival leaders claim to be Senate president, one Republican and one Democrat. David Shapiro and Philip Rock each sit in the office, while the Illinois Supreme Court weighs which election is valid. The court showdown decides who is truly president.

Greg Thompson Associated Press Illinois Senate State Senate Abbott and Costello State Supreme Court Shapiro Senate Rock

Buzbee Defends Democrats Coup as Only Alternative Left

Sen Kenneth Buzbee defends a Democratic counter coup as the only option, saying the move aimed to challenge the Illinois Senate leadership amid a disputed Jan. 15 election. Democrats held a second vote for Senate president as the Illinois Supreme Court weighs the case against Shapiro. Both chambers adjourned to Feb 24 pending a ruling.

David Shapiro R-Amboy GOP Shapiro Senate James R. Thompson Thompson Sen Buzbee Democrat Peter Selkowe Southern Illinoisan Kenneth Buzbee Philip J. Rock Oak Park Carbondale Democrat Illinois Senate Illinois Supreme Court David C. Shapiro Amboy General Assembly James Thompson House

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