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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2003
Page
3
Springfield politics notes that State Sen Larry Woolard refused to confirm a post with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, suggesting an official statement from Gov Blagojevich soon. He predicts an imminent announcement and says he welcomes potential benefits for Southern Illinois.
Federal prosecutors labeled Scott Fawell, former chief of staff to Governor George Ryan, as the mastermind of a money driven operation that allegedly misused taxpayer dollars to run Ryan's campaigns. The closing arguments portrayed a long running racketeering scheme centered on Ryan's secretary of state years. Prosecutors also accused former Illinois Senate President James Philip of lying about fundraising ties.
Illinois House Criminal Judiciary Committee approved the abolition measure 8-4 amid mixed emotion. Testimony from former death row inmates freed by Gov. Ryan influenced debate, while opponents cited a recent murder conviction and Gov. Blagojevich’s stance.
The Illinois House Criminal Judicial Committee moved the Ephedra Prohibition Act forward after testimonies by Kevin Riggins and Michelle Skinle. The bill would ban sale or offering of ephedra products while allowing possession. It cites recent deaths linked to ephedra and aims to set a state precedent, with 12 votes to 0 in committee.
Governor Blagojevich nominates State Rep. Joel Brunsvold from Milan to lead the Illinois Department of Natural Resources with a 113200 salary. The choice balances conservation and development and requires Senate approval. Brunsvold replaces Brent Manning who left for Wyoming.
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