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Walker’s rough week in Springfield ends with political maneuvers
Governor Daniel Walker spent a hectic week shuttling between Springfield and the state, defending his vote on transit aid, quipping about a Dan Walker doll, and facing scrutiny over staff payrolls, CTA tensions, and appointments. Senate leaders weighed limits on his travel while lawmakers approved several nominees and stalled others amid a party rift.
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Lara Tray
Cadette
Herrin
Springfield
Dan Walker
Richard H. Icen
Lindsay-Schaub
Daniel Walker
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Senate
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Cecil Partee
Chicago
Walker
Edward McBroom
Kankakee
David Fogel
Daley
Milton Pikarsky
Chicago Transit Authority Board
CTA
Pikarsky
David H. Vaught
Southern Illinois
Vaught
Donna
Mental Health Department
Statehouse
Senate Executive Committee
Fogel
Jerome Miller
Children and Family Services