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	Governor of Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The governor is responsible for enacting laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly and upholding rulings of the state judiciary.
		The Governor of Illinois resides in the Illinois Executive Mansion at 410 East Jackson in Springfield, the state capital.
		The governor is also given the use of an official residence on the state fair grounds in the southern part of the state.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Governor_of_Illinois (340 words)

	Illinois Constitution - Article V
		GOVERNOR - APPOINTING POWER (a) The Governor shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a majority of the members elected concurring by record vote, shall appoint all officers whose election or appointment is not otherwise provided for.
		GOVERNOR - LEGISLATIVE MESSAGES The Governor, at the beginning of each annual session of the General Assembly and at the close of his term of office, shall report to the General Assembly on the condition of the State and recommend such measures as he deems desirable.
		LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DUTIES The Lieutenant Governor shall perform the duties and exercise the powers in the Executive Branch that may be delegated to him by the Governor and that may be prescribed by law.
	www.ilga.gov /commission/lrb/con5.htm (1423 words)

	Governors of Illinois - presented by Illinois Genealogy Trails
		The Illinois Executive Mansion is one of the oldest historic residence in the state and one of the three oldest continuously occupied Governor's Mansions in the country.
		Governor and United States Senator, was born in Oldham County, KY, July 25, 1824; left an orphan at the age of 8 years; in 1836 accompanied an uncle to Decatur, Ill., where, until 1844, he worked at farming, carpentering and rope-making, devoting his leisure hours to the study of law.
		Adlai Ewing Stevenson, governor of Illinois (1949-1953), Democratic candidate for President in 1952 and 1956, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1961-1965), was born in Los Angeles, California on February 5, 1900, the son of Lewis G. Stevenson and Helen Davis Stevenson.
	genealogytrails.com /ill/governors.html (9875 words)

	Lieutenant Governor of Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois is the second highest executive of the State of Illinois.
		The lieutenant governor is directly elected on a gubernatorial ticket, votes being cast by popular suffrage of residents of the state.
		The lieutenant governor also serves as a surrogate speaker for the governor around the state and as a representative for state government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lieutenant_Governor_of_Illinois (331 words)

	Ryan's paradox by Dave McKinney - Illinois Issues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Illinois was a key target in the unsuccessful effort to change the federal Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.
		When he ran for governor, Ryan made history by choosing state Rep. Corinne Wood as his running mate, making her the first female lieutenant governor in Illinois.
		Now, though their governor has not been charged with wrongdoing, voters are left to wonder whether he turned a blind eye to or took part in corruption in his secretary of state’s office, or whether he remained ignorant of illegal acts that took place on his watch.
	illinoisissues.uis.edu /features/2002nov/ryan.html (3868 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Illinois: Lieutenant Governors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lieutenant Governors of Illinois: Events and Candidates of the 1900's (may be incomplete!)
		Lieutenant Governors of Illinois: Events and Candidates of the 1910's (may be incomplete!)
		Lieutenant Governors of Illinois: Events and Candidates of the 1930's (may be incomplete!)
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/IL/ofc/ltgov.html (383 words)

	Illinois State Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Each year the Governor appears before the General Assembly in January to report on the condition of the state and announce the programs which will be most important during the next year.
		The Lieutenant Governor is elected with the Governor.
		The legislative branch consists of the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.
	www.state.il.us /kids/learn/govern/default.htm (474 words)

	State of Illinois - Rod Blagojevich, Governor
		Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has announced that over 500 churches, synagogues and other faith-based groups across Illinois will help enroll children in All Kids – the state’s program that provides affordable health care to any child who needs it.
		Governor Rod R. Blagojevich unveiled a bold new plan to fight Internet crime that builds on his efforts to protect families and communities from sexual predators and give law enforcement the tools and resources they need to go after criminals.
		In light of the recent deadly E.Coli outbreak, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions urging them to vote against a bill before them that would preempt state food safety rules and regulations that are stronger than federal requirements.
	www.illinois.gov /gov (290 words)

	In The News: 4-H Day at the University of Illinois -- 1999 Illinois 4-H Alumni Awards
		Illinois Lieutenant Governor Corinne Wood has been selected as a recipient of the 1999 Illinois 4-H Alumni Award for serving as a positive role model for youth.
		Wood began her law career as general counsel to the Illinois Commissioner of Banks and Trusts.
		She is the first woman to hold this position in Illinois.
	www.4-h.uiuc.edu /events/wood.html (281 words)

	PJStar.com - 2006 Journal Star Election Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Of course the lieutenant governor's duties are handed out constitutionally by the governor and the General Assembly.
		I would ask the governor to appoint me as the chairman of a short-term, bi-partisan task force to seek out the waste, fraud and duplication that is inherent in any government operation.
		The Illinois Constitution says that, in the event the governor can no longer perform the duties of that office, the lieutenant governor is to succeed him or her.
	www.pjstar.com /opinion/elections/2006/OPI_B92QSAQR.024.shtml (1543 words)

	OMB Watch - Illinois State Police Issue Gag Order
		Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn spoke sharply against the policy stating, "State government should do everything possible to protect those with the fortitude to speak out about wrongdoing.
		Whistleblowers should be ensured the opportunity to report illegal activities without fear of reprisal from their employer, but despite legal protections afforded under the national Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, whistleblowers remain at risk of reprisal.
		This new policy in Illinois increases the risk of punishment or job loss for state troopers who want to do the right thing and expose corruption within the police force.
	www.ombwatch.org /article/articleview/2602/1/249?TopicID=1 (233 words)

	George Ryan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		George Homer Ryan (born February 24, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa) was the Republican Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1999 until 2003.
		Although Ryan "raised the national debate on capital punishment" by issuing a moratorium on executions in 2000 [1], he was marked by corruption and racketeering charges that led to his retiring from politics in 2003, and to criminal convictions in 2006.
		Governor under Governor James R. Thompson (1983-1991), two as Secretary of State (1991-1999), and one as Governor (1999-2003).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_H._Ryan (1828 words)

	Illinois PIRG Citizen Advocate
		As lieutenant governor, his responsibilities including serving as chairman of the Illinois River Coordinating Council and the governor’s Rural Affairs Council and delegation chair to the Great Lakes Commission.
		He spoke with Illinois PIRG’s Brian Imus about utility rates, the rising cost of health insurance, the future of the state and the role that Illinois PIRG plays in protecting the public interest.
		And certainly Illinois PIRG has worked on many of these issues and would be a good ally with Public Health Advocates to make a difference.
	www.illinoispirg.org /newsletters/summer06/story3.html (649 words)

	ANC IL: GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES CLARIFY POSITIONS ON ARMENIAN AMERICAN ISSUES
		GLENVIEW, IL — Illinois Lieutenant Governor Corinne Wood, former Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Paul Vallas, and Congressman Rod Blagojevich (IL-5) each recently stated that, if they were elected Governor of Illinois, they would annually issue a proclamation marking the Armenian Genocide.
		While Armenian Americans in Illinois have generally enjoyed significant support from Illinois governors on the Genocide issue, a recent proclamation by Gov. Ryan declaring October 29th “Republic of Turkey Day” in Illinois was disquieting for the Armenian community.
		The candidates’ comments were obtained in response to a questionnaire as part of an ongoing effort by the ANC to engage candidates in a dialogue to help clarify their positions regarding issues of concern to Armenian-American voters.
	www.anca.org /press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=183 (1123 words)

	quincy, il \| see the unexpected (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The city of Quincy is home to 42,000 residents and was voted as one of the top ten of historic towns in the United States.
		Wood was later elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1856 and became Governor in 1860 upon the death of elected Governor Bissell.
		Quincy, Illinois, separated only by the Mississippi River from the slave state of Missouri, made Quincy a hotbed of political controversy.
	www.seequincy.com /SeeOurAreaAdams.html (540 words)

	NRI Sikh to contest for Illinois Lieutenant Governor in 2006: Indians Abroad - HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A successful Indo-American entrepreneur from Chicago has declared his "intentions" to contest for the post of Lieutenant Governor of the crucial swing State of Illinois.
		Having contested unsuccessful for the U.S. Senate last year, Chirinjeev Kathuria has been writing letters in bulk to his fellow Republicans to support his candidature for Lieutenant Governor election in the year 2006.
		Referring to the fact he was the only physician in running, Kathuria – who has already in the campaign mode – said: "I consider a strong private health care sector as the key to the America's health.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/Jun/15/5967_1397131,00160006.htm (630 words)

	12-21-05
		In the majority of the 50 states (including Illinois), the parties' candidates for governor and lieutenant governor are bracketed in the election and get one vote for both.
		Her appeal is twofold: She is mature and she has a record of competency, in contrast to the erratic posturing and superficiality of incumbent Governor Rod Blagojevich, and she would be Illinois' first female governor.
		Polls show her beating Blagojevich, while the governor beats Oberweis, Brady and Gidwitz, and Republicans, at least in primaries for statewide offices, opt for electability, not ideological purity.
	www.russstewart.com /12-21-05.htm (1465 words)

	Lt. Governor Pat Quinn - About
		On Monday, January 13, 2003, Pat Quinn was sworn in as the 45th Lieutenant Governor in Illinois history.
		One Illinois Attorney General, one Secretary of State, four State Treasurers and four Speakers of the Illinois House also served as Lieutenant Governor.
		On this date, Red Grange became a University of Illinois football legend with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Michigan.
	www.standingupforillinois.org /about/history.php (403 words)

	NPR : Illinois Apologizes for 1844 Murder of Mormon Leader
		Illinois Apologizes for 1844 Murder of Mormon Leader
		All Things Considered, April 8, 2004 · The state of Illinois has expressed its "official regret" for the murder of Mormon leader Joseph Smith in 1844.
		But some say the violence that drove Mormons out of the state was precipitated in large measure by Smith himself.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=1830274 (159 words)

	Illinois Quiz - Jeff Schoenberg
		A qualified voter in Illinois must be -____ years old, and live in the district that he/she is residing in for at least ____ days.
		Illinois was the first state east of the Mississippi River to grant suffrage to women.
		In 1919, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, with Illinois ratifying it on June 10.
	www.jschoenberg.org /quiz.asp (232 words)

	Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County
		Quincy’s founder, John Wood, came west from Moravia, NY in 1818 and settled in the Illinois Military Tract.
		Wood was later elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1856 and became Governor in 1860 upon the death of Governor Bissell.
		This statue in the Illinois state capital in Springfield was sculpted by Cornelius G. Volk.
	www.adamscohistory.org /johnwood.html (382 words)

	Recycling Today Magazine :: News :: Illinois Lt. Governor Pushes for Bottle Bill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn is calling for the passage of a bottle bill in the state this year.
		Further, Quinn is pushing for the legislation to go into effect as soon as next year.
		A consumer would pay 5 cents for each container purchased to the retail dealer, who passes the 5 cents along to the distributor, who then deposits it (along with a 2 cent redemption fee) to a new environmental state fund.
	www.recyclingtoday.com /news/news.asp?ID=7611 (285 words)

	President's Profile
		He served two terms as lieutenant governor of Illinois, following a ten-year career in the Illinois Legislature, first in the House and then in the Senate where he served in leadership.
		While Lieutenant Governor, he was appointed by the Governor to Chair the Illinois Board of Higher Education, responsible for the funding and oversight of Illinois’ nine public universities.
		Kustra served on the Presidential Task Force on the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics and is past president of the Western Athletic Conference’s Board of Directors.
	www2.boisestate.edu /pres/profile.htm (492 words)

	Rotary International: Newsroom: Illinois lieutenant governor honors Rotary Centennial and RI employee
		Illinois lieutenant governor honors Rotary Centennial and RI employee
		Duckworth served Rotarians in RI's Asia and Pacific region for nearly three years before being deployed in March 2004 as a member of the Illinois Army National Guard.
		Duckworth and her husband, Bryan Bowlsbey, plan to visit her colleagues at RI World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, and attend the first day of the convention.
	www.rotary.org /newsroom/centennial/050615.html (739 words)

	Covenanter Wins Illinois Primary for Lieutenant Governor - Evangelical Covenant Church
		CHICAGO, IL (March 20, 2002) - Carl Hawkinson of the Covenant Church of Galesburg won the Republican nomination for Illinois lieutenant governor in Tuesday's statewide election, receiving 47 percent of the votes to defeat Bill O'Connor of Riverside.
		A graduate of North Park College (now University) and Harvard Law School, Hawkinson was endorsed by Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, who defeated two opponents to win the Republican nomination for governor.
		Hawkinson previously served the 94th District in the Illinois House of Representatives (1983-87).
	www.covchurch.org /cov/news/item2039.html (220 words)

	Blue-Ribbon Blackout Task Force Sounds Alarm on Illinois Electric Grid Shortcomings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Illinois is among the first states to squarely address the problem.
		Illinois ranks just 34th in the nation in energy efficiency spending on programs such as rebates for energy efficient products, and energy education of consumers and small business owners.
		At least $80 million was spent on tree-trimming in 2002 in Illinois, but an Illinois Commerce Commission analysis found that only two electric companies – Illinois Power and Ameren UE – dealt effectively with overgrown trees such as the Ohio tree which triggered the 2003 flout.
	www.blackoutsolutions.org /news/07.14.04_Release.shtml (1664 words)

	Illinois - Bearing witness - Lieutenant governor quietly represents Illinois at soldier funerals - Commentary - Rich ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		He was instrumental in instituting a new state lottery game with an expected $10 million to $12 million in proceeds earmarked for veterans’ health care.
		Terry Ball, the latest Illinois casualty of the war laid to rest, was a hero.
		The thousands who are physically wounded and many more suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which Quinn says has become a terrible problem for Iraq veterans, should not be forgotten or ignored.
	www.illinoistimes.com /gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:4587 (677 words)

	The Origin of Illinois County Names (Who the counties are named after)
		Of the one hundred and two counties into which the state of Illinois is divided, six were named in honor of presidents of the United States.
		Of those who have figured in the history of Illinois, or who were, for one reason or another, prominent in the early days, the following men have given their names to counties:
		But for his efforts the north tier of counties of Illinois would be in Wisconsin and Chicago a city of that state.
	www.iltrails.org /ilcohx.htm (1004 words)

	Pat Quinn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It's hard to believe it's been almost three years since I was sworn in as Lt. Governor on January 13, 2003.
		In the past three years, we've won important victories for Illinois consumers and taxpayers, and we've helped our soldiers and veterans and their families.
		A copy of our most recent report has been filed with the State Board of Elections and is available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.
	www.votequinn.com (115 words)

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