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Info Junkie: Growth watcher
MarySue Barrett, 43, is president of the non-profit, pro-growth Metropolitan Planning Council and tracks planning and development issues, politics and intrigue. Where she looks: Rich Miller's www.thecapitolfaxblog.com for "who's angry at whom, the substance and…
Election focusing on Ryan
CHICAGO – Gov. Rod Blagojevich came to a planning forum on Thursday to talk growth and development, but left talking about how his convicted predecessor could influence the November election. Because of scheduling conflicts, Blagojevich and State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka have…
Blago, Topinka Fight To Avoid Link To Ryan: Candidates Distance Themselves After Sentence Announced
CBS) CHICAGO The sentencing of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is clouding this year’s race for governor, and both candidates fought furiously Thursday to avoid any link to Ryan. But as CBS 2'S Political Editor Mike Flannery reports, they fought just as furiously to connect the other…
Blagojevich: I inherited Ryan's mess
Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday that if the ethical reforms he put into place had been in effect years ago, the state may not have witnessed the corruption that occurred during former Gov. George Ryan's tenure in the secretary of state's office. The re-election seeking Blagojevich…
Blagojevich says state could get more money by privatizing lottery
CHICAGO - Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday the state could get more than the $10 billion initially estimated if the lottery is privatized to raise money for schools. "We think we can get 10, 12 maybe 15 billion dollars," the governor said during a candidate forum put on by the…
New users fish for new water
(Story mentions our Troubled Waters report)
No governor, but no specifics either
Republican Judy Baar Topinka had a perfect opportunity Monday to spell out exactly what she’d do if elected governor — a vision critics from both parties say has been lacking from her campaign. Her opponent, Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich, no-showed their joint appearance, opting…
Alone At Forum, Topinka Promises Education Plan
GOP Nominee Said Her Proposals Are Part Of Broader State Budget Plan
Alone at forum, Topinka promises education plan
Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka promised Monday to unveil her education plan soon, pledging that she has a way to pay for it but offering few early specifics. Topinka said her education proposals will be part of a broader plan for dealing with the state budget, paying…
PEOPLE: A LOOK AT LOCAL PROMOTIONS AND CAREER MOVES
Kirsten L. Powers was named development director of the non-profit Metropolitan Planning Council. She replaces Ann H. Armstrong, who is retiring.

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