Polishing his legacy by Governor Ryan on state finances
Gov. George Ryan faces scrutiny over spending since taking office as tax revenue sinks and the economy weakens. Economists say revenue shortfalls began before the Sept. 11 attacks, though Ryan repeatedly blames the terrorist events. Analysts caution against oversimplifying the causes while noting continuing budget pressures.
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Jim Edgar
Ryan
Edward H. Ross Jr
Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission
Illinois
Ross
Jim Muschinske
House
Enate
Allegations against Daniels complicate GOP troubles
Allegations that staff under Illinois House GOP leader Lee Daniels did campaign work on state time and filed false reports complicate Republican struggles. Daniels seeks an AG probe as opponents press ethics issues while a federal probe shadow falls on Gov. George Ryan.
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Gop
Lee Daniels
Illinois House
Ryan
Secretary of State
House
Angelo
Skip” Saviano
Republican State Central Committee
Saviano
Elmwood Park
Springfield
Chicago
Mokena
Renee Kosel
Crain
Chicago Business Magazine
Tinley Park
Sen
Dave Syverson
Rockford
Syverson
Michael Madigan
St Louis mourns Kile and Buck as city reels
Debbie Henry and thousands in St Louis gather at Busch Stadium and surrounding memorials to mourn Darryl Kile, found dead in a Chicago hotel room, and pay tribute to broadcaster Jack Buck. Fans reflect on a devastating week as the Cardinals face grief and the Cubs in a storied rivalry.
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Darryl Kile
St. Louis Cardinals
Kile
Cardinal
Chicago
Henry
Cardinals
Jack Buck
St. Louisan
America
Buck
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Pearl Scheve
Robyn Gross
The
Angels
Karen Yocom
End of Ann Landers era as Esther Lederer dies
Esther Lederer known as Ann Landers dies at 83 ending the advice column after nearly five decades. Her daughter says the name will not continue and two associates will launch Ann's Mailbox. The last byline appears in late July with two new columns by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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Lederer
Ann
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Richard S. Newcombe
Creators Syndicate Creators
Howard
Slate
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Marcy Sugar
Cambridge Mass
Times
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
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PoPo” Phillips
Abigail van Buren
Dear Abby
David Grossvogel
Cornell University
Ann Sanders
America
Grossvogel
Bob Greene
the Tribune
Greene
Archdiocese bars five priests from ministry in Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago barred five priests from pastoral duties citing a new policy process. Revs Calicott Keehan Buck Ray and Swade were named, with potential permanent removal prohibiting Mass, clerical wear, and public priestly appearance.
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Archdiocese of
Chicago
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John Calicott
Holy Angels Catholic Church
John Keehan
St. Ann Catholic Church
Daniel Buck
St. Mary Catholic Church
Buffalo Grove
James Ray
Archdiocese
Thomas Swade
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