Debates in Illinois Gubernatorial Race Stall On Scheduling
Gov. Rod Blagojevich and State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka remain deadlocked over when and where to hold debates. Blagojevich says Topinka rejects offers and cannot set dates. Topinka says negotiations are being ignored. Both campaigns claim the stalemate hurts voters as discussions continue after the March primary.
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Rod Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
Blagojevich
Topinka
Illinois
Sheila Nix
Chicago
NBC
Anna Glasco Crowned Illinois Rodeo All-Around Champion
Lauren Glasco, 2006 Anna Jonesboro High School graduate, earned the Illinois High School Rodeo Association All-Around Championship for 2005-06 at the State Final Rodeo in Altamont. She also won Wrangler Breakaway Roping and Wrangler Goat-Tying titles, with her horse Goober named Girl’s Horse of the Year.
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Anna
Illinois High School Rodeo Association
Lauren Glasco
Anna- Jonesboro High School
Glasco
Tracy Glasco
Altamont
Lenas Bonitas
IHSRA
Tim Glasco
New permit allows Illinoisans to fire large fireworks
Illinois residents can apply for a Consumer Fireworks Display Permit where allowed by local law. Permit holders must complete a safety course and have site approval from the local fire department. Officials caution fireworks remain dangerous near people, homes, and combustibles.
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Springfield
John Fennell
Illinois
Carbondale seeks state action over Carterville annexations
Carbondale officials urge Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnall to sue Carterville for illegal annexations along Illinois 13. The draft suit claims Carterville illegally annexed three adjacent business properties near the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, separated from Carterville by the refuge, and notes the city council acted last year to include McBride Mack Truck Sales, Mac Weld Inc, and Ike Auto Park.
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Carbondale
Illinois
Williamson County
Carterville
Jeffrey Berkbigler
Lisa Madigan
Charles Garnall
Illinois 13
Berkbigler
Garnall
Attorney General’s Office
McBride Mack Truck Sales
Mac Weld Inc
Ike Auto Park
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
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Nicole
Blagojevich Topinka
Rhinestone
Asak Maragni
ISHRA
Goober
Andrea Hahn
Matt.admian
See
State
Jason Lee
Garnati
Madigan
Faith & Values
Milliqwaire
Abby
Reese Stearns
de Soto
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