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Election Profile: 58th Senate District Luechtefeld vs. Walker
By Jennifer Wessner Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — The race for the 58 th District’s state senate seat is between incumbent state Sen. David Luechtefeld, R- Okawville and the Democratic challenger Jeremy Walker from Rose Bud.
Buzzwords, But Few New Details in Illinois Governor Debate
Voters looking for new details on how candidates for governor would solve Illinois’ budget deficit are likely still looking for them. The Democratic, Republican and Green Party candidates met in downstate Carbondale Thursday night. UNFILTERED: Listen to the full debate As expected in a state facing a $13 billion budget deficit, last night’s debate began with that topic.
Hidden Budget Brilliance? Longshot Candidates for Governor Offer Plans
Thirteen billion dollars. Whoever wins the election for Illinois governor is expected to face a budget deficit of at least that amount.
Some Aldermen Not Crazy About Daley’s Budget
Some Chicago aldermen aren’t thrilled with Mayor Richard Daley’s $6.1 billion budget plan. During his budget address, Mayor Daley chided aldermen, saying he’s dipping into various cash reserves because the City Council can’t make tough decisions.
University of Illinois Saves on Technology Through Interstate Compact
The University of Illinois expects to save approximately $1.6 million in annualized savings over the next two years by using a MHEC contract for technology purchases. (PRWEB) September 28, 2010 — The University of Illinois expects to save 10 percent over current contract pricing on its Dell technology purchases, which could bring the University approximately $1.6 million in annualized savings over the next two years.
Lawmakers Split On AFSCME Deal Impact
By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers agree that it may not look good that Gov. Pat Quinn has cut a deal with the state’s largest public employee union to avoid layoffs. But those same lawmakers are split over whether the deal will actually be bad for the state.
A family-style view of the Illinois budget crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — What if the Illinois budget mess was a family financial crisis?
Chicago Magazine Names the Best Elementary Schools
A guide to 121 great public schools CHICAGO, Sept. 13 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Sheridan Elementary, Lake Bluff Middle School, and Butler Junior High School.
Daley announces further consolidations of city departments
Mayor Richard M. Daley today announced further consolidations of City departments, a step aimed at streamlining government, avoiding duplication of functions, reducing costs and better supporting residents with high-quality services….
Playing to the base, Obama risks a bill on Nov. 2
The post-partisan Barack Obama has left the building. For the midterm congressional election campaign, the Democratic President is stirring his base with a staple of the liberal left: class warfare.