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Daley, Blagojevich Press for Expanded Preschools
At separate events, the mayor and gubernatorial candidate argue for better early education.
(Medill News Service, October 29. 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, education, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, medill, richard daley, rod blagojevich
Illinois Politics a Family Affair
You don’t need a parent in politics to run for office in Illinois. But it sure helps.
(Medill News Service, October 24, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, dan hynes, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, lisa madigan, medill, richard daley, rod blagojevich
Democrat Quinn Courts Elderly Voters
The lieutenant governor candidate shows up unopposed at a senior group’s forum.
(Medill News Service, October 17, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, medill, pat quinn
Ryan Readopts Offensive Strategy Against Blagojevich
Jim Ryan reiterates his case against the Democratic frontrunner in advance of their televised debate.
(Medill News Service, October 16, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, jim ryan, medill, rod blagojevich
Blagojevich Outlines Plans for State Parole System
The Democratic candidate announces his plans to increase the system’s resources.
(Medill News Service, October 15, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, death penalty, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, jim ryan, medill, parole, rod blagojevich
Pro-Birkett Ad Angers African-American Officials
A right-wing organization’s ad in support of Joe Birkett causes a controversy.
(Medill News Service, October 10, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, attorney general, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, joe birkett, lisa madigan, medill
Republican Candidate Proposes Budget Amendment
With the state facing a budget crisis, Jim Ryan trots out the familiar Republican solution of a state budget amendment.
(Medill News Service, October 9, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, jim ryan, pat quinn, rod blagojevich, state budget
