Posts Tagged ‘illinois’
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
Ryan Says Blagojevich Took Convicts’ Money
WIth a month until the election, Jim Ryan continues to criticize Blagojevich’s associations.
(Medill News Service, October 8, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, campaign finance, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, jim ryan, medill, rod blagojevich
Birkett Announces Plan to Assist Victims
The Republican candidate announces a plan to increase reporting of crimes against women.
(Medill News Service, October 8, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, attorney general, domestic violence, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, joe birkett, lisa madigan, medill
Candidate Unveils Online “Game Show”
Trailing badly in the polls, a GOP candidate tries a creative approach.
(Medill News Service, October 3, 2002)
Tags: 2002 election, illinois, illinois politics, jeff fleischer, jesse white, kristine cohn
