Blagojevich lists raise questions on state hiring
Federal interest may hinge on whether 1800 names used by Gov. Blagojevich aides influenced nonpolitical jobs. Experts note civil service rules ban politics in most hires and say the lists, tied to patronage, could attract scrutiny amid ongoing investigations and a Daley patronage case.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Associated Press
Joe Cini
William Roberts
U.S
Chicago
George Ryan
Richard M. Daley
Judy Baar Topinka
U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois
Rutan
Smith and Jones
Stewart and Robinson
Jay
Cini
Lon Monk
Abby Ottenhoff
Robert Sorich
Daley
Stewart
Sorich
Cindi Canary
Illinois Campaign For Political Reform
Canary
Strict parenting linked to higher obesity in kids study
A study of 872 families in Pediatrics finds that strict disciplinarian mothers are nearly five times more likely to have overweight first graders than flexible, yet firm mothers. Neglectful and permissive mothers also show higher obesity risk, while flexible authoritative parenting correlates with healthier weight and other positive outcomes.
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Chicago
Kay Rhee
Boston University School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Rhee
John Lavigne
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Lavigne
Nancy Krebs
American Academy of Pediatrics
Illinois prison medical costs dip in new budget
Illinois projects $117.1 million for inmate health care next year down from $117.2 million this year as contracts with private providers yield lower costs. Despite inmate population growth, per inmate health expenses rise to over $2,500 annually, with lawmakers debating smoking bans inside prisons and unions resisting such changes.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Department of Corrections
Derek Schnapp
Schnapp
North Carolina
Delaware
Virginia
Department of Corrections
Department
John Cullerton
Dchicago
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31
Union
Chicago school board president to resign
Chicago Board of Education president Michael Scott announced to Mayor Richard Daley that he will resign effective July 21. The 56 year old cited a need for new energy after 14 years in service, noting willingness to stay on in a less high profile role.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Richard Daley
Michael Scott
Old
Scott
Daley
Park District Board
Mary Landry
Fridley
Mary
Restaure
Mary Ade
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Inspire OS
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W. Main
Carbondale
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