Gov accused of trading favors to get recall plan killed
Twenty-one state senators either failed to show up or didn't vote for a plan that would have given voters the right to recall Gov. Blagojevich.
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Archive of Illinois on Monday May 05, 2008
Gov accused of trading favors to get recall plan killed
Twenty-one state senators either failed to show up or didn't vote for a plan that would have given voters the right to recall Gov. Blagojevich. Read More
Illinois budget in a hole, next fiscal plan in flux
Now that Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich has fended off an effort to allow him to be recalled from office, his administration is turning to another feud the governor historically has found himself engaged in with lawmakers: the state budget. Read More
Ill. Republicans will make recall amendment an issue in fall
Minutes after the Illinois Senate blocked a recall amendment to the state constitution, Republicans began trying to transform the decision into a political liability for Democrats. Read More
Rezko gets bail help from state employees 26.
Antoin "Tony" Rezko, the indicted political pal of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is accused of helping scores of people get state jobs. Now some of them are doing him a favor. Read More
Rezko trial at turning point
The government's corruption case against Antoin "Tony" Rezko has reached its climax with the kind of hard-hitting eyewitness testimony that at a more routine criminal trial might make a guilty verdict a slam dunk. Read More
IDOT workers say e-mail proves politics fueled firings
Lawyers for 17 former Illinois Department of Transportation workers say a recently disclosed e-mail supports their claim that Gov. Rod Blagojevich?s administration fired them for political reasons. Read More
Hoffman's ties to Gov. Blagojevich now a disadvantage
State Rep. Jay Hoffman's political life has been closely tied for years with that of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Read More
LaHood to run for RNC committeeman
PEORIA, Ill. - Retiring U.S. Representative Ray LaHood says he plans to run for Republican National Committee's Illinois committeeman. Read More
Strapped governments revive pension bonds
Pension bonds are making a comeback, as states and cities from Alaska to Philadelphia bet they can use the proceeds to help fill deficits in their retirement funds and still generate a higher return than what they pay in interest. Read More
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Illinois smoking ban tamps down puffing at pipe convention
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - There will be no indoor smoking at a large convention for pipe smokers in Illinois. Read More
Government officials get input on Great Lakes levels study
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Government officials gathering public input on a massive Great Lakes water levels study were told during a meeting in Michigan to tread lightly when tinkering with the lakes. Read More
State creates Seismic Task Force to prepare for earthquakes
The state's creating a panel aimed at improving earthquake preparedness. Read More
IDOT to send 150 jobs out of Springfield to Downstate
The Illinois Department of Transportation is preparing to ship nearly 150 jobs from Springfield to southern Illinois, but officials say they haven't chosen the new location and don't know when the move will happen. Read More
IDOT move has hurdles to clear
A detailed analysis and public hearings will be required before the Illinois Department of Transportation can relocate 150 Division of Traffic Safety employees to southern Illinois. Read More
IDOT Annex lease expired in July
The Illinois Department of Transportation's traffic safety division is in what is known as the IDOT Annex, near IDOT's main headquarters, the state-owned Hanley Building, on Dirksen Parkway. Read More
Rezko lawyer, witness bicker about cash, clout, 9/11
CHICAGO - Political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's defense attorney and the government's last major witness bickered sharply about campaign cash, clout and even the Sept. 11 attacks Friday as prosecutors prepared to rest their case after eight weeks. Read More
State agency puts worker on administrative leave
An employee of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency employee has been put on administrative leave and was escorted from his office Thursday. Read More
Illinois creates task force to prepare for earthquakes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois has created a panel dedicated to preparing for earthquakes. Read More
Makers of 'Blow' drink mix won't sell in Illinois anymore
The Las Vegas manufacturer of a white-powdered energy drink mix called Blow has stopped selling the product in Illinois. Read More
Bomke denounces IDOT move as 'absurd'
The southern Illinois city of Benton, apparently the leading candidate to become the new home of the Illinois Department of Transportation?s division of traffic safety, has no building that would accommodate the agency, according to Benton Mayor Gary Kraft. Read More
Thousands removed from child-abuser list
Nick and Judi Brunstein are former foster parents who spent $20,000 in legal fees to clear their names after being accused by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services of child abuse. Read More
Last-minute witness puts cloud over Rezko trial
At the last minute, federal prosecutors have inserted a surprising and powerful stinger in the tail of the biggest corruption trial in Illinois since the George Ryan case. Read More
Blagojevich aide owed IRS $21,548 when hired
One of Gov. Blagojevich's highest-ranking aides faced a sizable tax problem when he hired her in 2003 -- and when he promoted her almost four years later. Read More
State still renting space from felon
Even though he's no longer on the state payroll and has pleaded guilty to federal felony charges, a former top Blagojevich appointee is still getting money from taxpayers. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More |
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