Republicans Reluctant Dragon Quietly Hides in Illinois Politics
Editorial discusses Attorney General William Scott’s hesitancy for governor runs and the potential GOP field. It notes James R. Thompson as a possible strength for the ticket, Scott’s plans to run again for Attorney General, and concerns over money, name recognition, and true voter popularity amid a shifting party outlook. The piece warns that Scott’s self-interest may outweigh party gains and questions his readiness to challenge top Democrats.
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William Scott
Scott
Charles Percy
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
U.S
James R. Thompson
Chicago
Peoria
Richard Carver
Mr. Scott
Percy
Ford
Sen. Stevenson
Daniel Walker
Brian Duff
Wilmette
John Hirschfeld
Champaign
Francis S. Lorenz
Thomas G. Lyons
Illinois fire protection bill would extend service to unprotected areas
Rep. Everett Steele proposes House Bill 2566 to let residents in unprotected or sparsely populated areas contract for fire protection or have a nearby district respond for a fee. The plan allows formation of a local district with a small tax or assignment to an existing district, with property liens if unpaid, and aims to prevent homes from going unprotected while avoiding municipal annexation. The bill has passed the House and awaits Senate hearings.
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Everett Steele
Glen Carbon
Illinois
Steele
Rep. Steele
House
Senate
Sen
Vadalabene
Edwardsville
State fair reform bill seeks changes to management plan
Legislation to restructure the Illinois State Fair with a 15 member board, 10 from agriculture and 5 gubernatorial appointees, advances after revival by the House Agriculture Committee. Gov. Walker cautions about accountability and warns a veto if amendments fail, urging broader public oversight and diverse citizen involvement.
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Illinois
J. David Jones
Springfield
House Agriculture Committee
Illinois’ Agriculture Community
State Senate
Daniel Walker
Rep. Jones
Agriculture
Walker
Senate
General Assembly
Gov. Walker
Brandt's SIUC presidency six months in shows cautious groundwork
Henry de Fiebre surveys Warren Brandt’s first half year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. With a stable budget and growing campus calm, Brandt has laid foundation but faced questions on delegation and staff replacements, leaving his ultimate impact to future budget years and leadership choices.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Hiram H. Lesar
Warren W. Brandt
Brandt
SIU C
J.K. Leasure
David R. Derge
Somit
Leone
Christensen
Smith
Jones
Derge
SIUC
Delyte Morris
Morris
Anthony Hall
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Daniel Walker
General Assembly
Southern Illinois
Warren Brandt
University Senate
Arizona farm hosts first dirigible dream in decades
In a Phoenix area field, C. W. Conrad and his son Darwin labor on a 225 foot cigar shaped airship frame to revive dirigible travel. They invested over $40,000 while Goodyear Aerospace watches anew interest in helium craft and past lessons from the Hindenburg era.
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John Fialka
Washington Star
Phoenix
Ariz
C. W. Conrad
Darwin
Conrads
Atlantic
Darwin Conrad
Conrad
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