FBI questions Bush pollster in Illinois corruption probe
The FBI questioned Republican pollster Fred Steeper for 90 minutes about Scott Fawell, an indicted former top aide to Gov. George Ryan, and a February 1999 Costa Rica trip with Fawell and ex-legislator Roger Stanley. Officials say Steeper faces no accusations.
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Auction Elicits Awe for Ann Landers Memorabilia
Fans bid on Ann Landers mementoes in San Francisco as Butterfields auctions her desk furniture letters from presidents and a Vietnam notebook. Proceeds go to Lederer estate and myeloma research. Highlights include combat boots, fatigues, Italian chairs, a 18th century sideboard, a Steinway piano, and owl figurines.
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Illinois eyes multi million downtown state buys dead end
One Bicentennial Building purchase under review by Attorney General Jim Ryan appears dead after owners asked for over 18 million. The state also eyed Lincoln Tower for 20.9 million and a Lottery building for 5.6 million while Stratton Office Building renovations loom. Potential broker payout up to 1.7 million for former state senator Swanson attracted scrutiny amid budget pressures and late administration deals.
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Lawmakers reshape death penalty reform amid slim chances
Lawmakers thin the governor's sweeping death penalty plan to a narrower package, arguing it gains support while critics say it falls short of fixing wrongful convictions. Senate Republicans defend the measure as a workable compromise, with plans to empower the Supreme Court to reverse unjust sentences and expand DNA testing access.
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