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Blagojevich Hiring List Mirrors Ryan Era Figures
A 291 name Blagojevich hiring list links sponsors to state jobs, showing overlap with Ryan administration. The list, released by Lee News Service, highlights familiar sponsors such as Joe Handley and Julie Curry and underscores ongoing probes into hiring practices. Officials defend the list as tracking resumes, while critics cite potential political influence in state employment.
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Ryan
Redfield
Lee News Service
Scott Fawell
Frank Mantino
Spring Valley
Blagojevich
Mautino
Joe Handley
Decatur
Julie Curry
John Gianulis
Rock Island County
Democratic Party
Joel Brunsvold
Milan
Larry Woolard
Marion
Ed Smith
Alexander County
Jordan
Illinois Department of Transportation
Smith
Bloomington
Tom Whalen
IDOT
Bloomington Housing Authority Board
Timothy Walker
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Carl Draper
Springfield
Abby Ottenhoff
Ottenhoff
Denny Jacobs
East Moline
U.S
William Lipinski
House
Michael Madigan
Chicago
Senate
Emil Jones
James DeLeo
Bob Bugielski
Illinois Liquor Control Commission