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Illinois liquor panel row over Johnson firing sequence
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission dispute centers on chairman Lawrence E. Johnson of Champaign who says a May 31 call from Victor DeGrazia threatened his job as the Angelos case hearing was set for June 29 in Chicago. Johnson contends no pressure to withdraw him occurred, while DeGrazia hints timing aimed to influence approval. The case concerns a $50,000 Walker campaign contribution tied to Angelos and liquor license holders in Chicago.
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Richard H. Ieen Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Lawrence E. Johnson
Champaign
Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Angelos
Victor DeGrazia
Johnson
Commission
Chicago
DeGrazia
Dan
Walker
Vic
Walker Campaign Fund
Anthony P. Angelos
Patrick Quinn
Steven Schwab
Schwab
Philip Collins
Calumet City
Collins
Illinois House
Daniel Walker
State Liquor Control Commission
Anthony G. Angelos
Victor de Grazia
Nevada
Johnson Sug