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Springfield legislators dine and socialize with special groups
Illinois lawmakers balance lawmaking with lavish social events after sessions. Freshman Rep. John Cullerton notes endless invitations from chambers, unions, and firms. parties draw hundreds of aides, with Greek-mown celebrations at the governor’s mansion and the annual appropriations banquet. Legislators defend giving hours to receptions as information exchanges, not purchases for influence, while some see it as a chore or distraction.
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Illinois General Assembly
John Cullerton
Chicago
Cullerton
Samuel Maragos
James Donnewald
State Fair
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Manufacturers Association
United Auto Workers
Amax Coal Co
James Beaumont
Chamber
Springfield
General Assembly
Bruce Richmond
D-Murphysboro
Webber Borches
Decatur
Everett Steele
Glen Carbon
Monroe Flinn
Granite City
Flinn