Illinois AFL-CIO backs Blagojevich for governor
The Illinois AFL-CIO endorsed Rod Blagojevich for governor noting his 10 year legislative voting record on worker rights and orders protections. The union backed Democrats in statewide races while Republican Jim Ryan supporters predicted similar union vote shares.
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Springfield
Illinois
Afl-Cio
Rod Blagojevich
Chicago
Michael T. Carrigan
Decatur
Dan Curry
Jim Ryan
Ryan
Blagojevich
Durbin backs Miquelon for Southern Illinois U S Attorney
U S Senator Richard Durbin announced support for Miriam F. Miquelon to be U S Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. He interviewed her, weighed positives and negatives, and urged Senate colleagues to confirm. Miquelon prosecuted high profile racketeering and obstruction cases in the St Louis metro area.
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Springfield
U.S
Richard J. Durbin
D-Iil
Miriam F. Miquelon
Southern District of
Illinois
Durbin
Miquelon
Peter G. Fitzgerald
R-Nl
Bush
Senate
Amiel Cueto
Thomas Venezia
St. Louis
Venezia
Cueto
Jerry F. Costello
D-Ir
Costello
Blagojevich pledges more funds for public education
Democratic candidate Rod Blagojevich pledged to sift through the state budget to find more money for public education if elected. He favored additional school funding without tax increases and suggested cutting administrative costs or using targeted initiatives to free funds. Illinois Education Association praised his stance while Republican Jim Ryan criticized the status quo and Chicago reform positions. Gov. George Ryan rejected resigning amid federal indictments, with party turbulence and leadership shakeups noted.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Ryan
Chicago
Blagojevich
George Ryan
Jim Ryan
Illinois Republican Party
Daniels
Dallas Ingemanson
Jim Edgar
Edgar
William Smithburg
Associated Press
Tougher penalties for drunken recreation
Gov George Ryan signed a law increasing penalties for operating boats or snowmobiles under the influence. New terms rise to one to 12 years for great bodily harm or permanent disability, and three to 14 years if a death occurs. The measure faces concerns about conflicts with other statutes and school bus driver eligibility. Sponsored by Sen N Duane Noland and Rep Julie Curry.
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Springfield
George Ryan
Ryan
Duane Noland
Blue Mound
Julie A. Curry
Mount Zion
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