Candidates Bash Freely After Illinois Races
Springfield report notes Blagojevich and Ryan bashed each other after primary wins. Ryan warned of dark days under Democratic control while blaming Mell and GOP inactivity on key issues. Birkett challenged Madigan's lack of prosecutorial experience as the general election campaign looms.
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Ryan
Blagojevich
Chicago
Dick Mell
Congress
Illinois
U.S. House
Chicago Transit Authority
National Association of Libraries
House
Senate
Jim Birkett
Birkett
Lisa Madigan
Ilinois
Hospitals urged to teach CPR to new parents
Illinois audit finds Public Health Department failed to issue CPR pamphlets as required by law. Officials argue pamphlets are inadequate and push for training classes instead. The audit also cites failures to set standards and inspect state residential facilities for the mentally ill and retarded, and notes overlap with other agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Public Health
Public Health Agency
Auditor General
Public Health Department
Tom Schafer
Schafer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Chicago Archbishop vows vigilance in sex abuse probe
Cardinal Francis George told Palm Sunday worshippers at Holy Name Cathedral that the Archdiocese of Chicago remains vigilant in investigating abuse by priests. He cited past reforms with prosecutors and child welfare agencies and said new allegations have emerged, but most victims are coming forward. Parishioners voiced relief and concern as the church reviews policies and cooperates with civil authorities while pledging to protect children.
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Jack Newsom
Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago
Cardinal Francis George
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of
Boston
S. George
George
Archdiocese
Fitzgerald Opposes O'Hare Expansion Plan
U S Sen Peter Fitzgerald Republican from Inverness vows to block the 6 billion dollar O'Hare expansion backed by Gov George Ryan and Mayor Richard Daley. He signals possible filibuster after Commerce Committee hearing, arguing the numbers fail to sway him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
O'Hare International
U.S
Peter Fitzgerald
Inverness
George Ryan
Richard Daley
Senate
Fitzgerald
Illinois
Dick Durbin
Springfield
O'Hare
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Durbin
Alumni groups at SIU receive clean audit findings
Springfield reports the SIU Foundation and the SIU Alumni Association earned clean audits from Auditor General William G. Holland for the year ending June 30 2001 with no mismanagement findings or compliance problems. Foundation assets were 68.9 million down from 69.2 million. gifts fell to 9.9 million from 29.8 million. Alumni Association cash and investments stood at 3.1 million, down from 3.6 million.
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Springfield Bureau
Springfield
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU Foundation
SIUC
SIU
William G. Holland
Holland
Foundation
Libby Banycky
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Jim Ryan
Anthony Man
Anthony
Lee
Capitol
Nancy Chesley
Ev Chaclav
Lee Net
Earl Burney
DuPage County
Mace Kavvadias
Burney
Hoffman Estates
Robert Garvette
Barney
Union
McHenry County
Daley
Peoton
Southern Illinoisan
N. Illinois
Illinois Centre Mall
Marion
17Th Street Bar & Grill
Murphysboro
Dar Salaam
Melange Coffee House
Old Main
Franklin County Country Club
West Frankfort
Murphysboro Whaler
Paducah
Mungo Jerry's Fat Cat Cafe
Shoshora
McCleland
Co Har Dal
Lalla
Johnny
Pagliai’s Pizza & Pasta
Golconda
Olcondi
Cristando’s Cafe & Bakery
Lick Creek General Store
Buncombe Larry’s Pit Bbq
Quoin
Christopher
Carns Pizza and Pasta
Carterville
Pinckneyville
Weertooa
Mastercard
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