State car study claimed to save millions remains secret
Springfield officials defend a three year old fleet study saying it saved over 5.3 million in two fiscal years and generated 1.1 million from selling unneeded cars while a Maximus Inc contract drew scrutiny for no bid terms. Critics demand release ahead of replacing up to 500 police cars in July costing about 8 million.
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Springfield
Blagojevich
Jack Franks
Woodstock
Lee News Service
Rod Blagojevich
Justin DeJong
Governor’s Department of Central Management Services
DeJong
Maximus Inc
Maximus
Franks
House State Government Administration Committee
Kent Redfield
University of Illinois- Springfield
Bill Brady
Bloomington
GOP targets politics on state hospital board
Illinois Senate Republicans form a special task force to probe the Health Facilities Planning Board over alleged political influence in hospital construction and expansion. The study follows Blagojevich’s 2004 board overhaul amid related federal probes and reports linking appointees to a top fundraiser. The panel’s future action could lead to legislative steps when the General Assembly reconvenes.
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Springfield
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Senate
Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board
GOP
Bill Brady
Bloomington
Brad Burzynski
Clare
Dale Righter
Mattoon
Frank Watson
Greenville
Blagojevich
Crystal Lake
Gov. Blagojevich
Watson
Brady
General Assembly
Illinois Green Party to slate statewide candidates in Illinois
The Illinois Green Party will field a full slate for statewide offices including governor and attorney general. They collected over 35 000 signatures to secure ballot access and plan to submit petitions to the Illinois State Board of Elections. The party cites voter disillusionment with Democrats and Republicans and aims to highlight environmental and education funding issues.
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Springfield
Illinois Green Party
Green Party
Phil Huckelberry
Illinois State Board of Elections
Chris Mooney
Illinois Legislative Studies Center
University of Illinois
Illinois
Mooney
James Meeks
Calumet City
Honesty and Integrity Party
Senate
Charlie Howe
Mike Best
Rmurphysboro
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