Evans Endorses Obama for Illinois Senate Bid
U S Rep Lane Evans D Rock Island endorsed state Sen Barack Obama D Chicago for the 2004 Illinois U S Senate race. Evans called Obama an advocate for working families and noted the endorsement could help Democrats regain control. Obama welcomed the backing as a major boost to his campaign.
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Rock Island
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Cox kicks off bid for Illinois U.S. Senate in Carbondale
Chicago businessman John Cox announced a 2004 U.S. Senate bid at Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale. He targets the Fitzgerald seat, vows to fight corruption and cronyism, and promotes a grassroots campaign to involve the average voter while highlighting Chicago downstate funding imbalances and proposed projects like Interstate 6.
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New State Fees Increase Costs Across Illinois Services
Illinois introduces 97 fee hikes totaling 319 million dollars to cover a 5 billion budget gap in fiscal 2004. Nursing home licensing rises to 500 750 or 1000 plus per bed fees. tire permits double to 2.50 per tire. personalized plates rise to 125. boat registrations and sewer permits also increase, with local governments wary of cash strains and impacts on services. Public and private sectors criticize the moves as tax-like barriers to consumers and business.
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McCoy advances on American Juniors in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon eleven year old Jordan McCoy sang More Today Than Yesterday on Tuesday night to reach the final in Foxs American Juniors. She competes with nine others for a five member group. Viewers vote by phone after each performance with the first winner to be announced at 7 30 tonight on KBSI Channel 23 Fox.
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