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Lisa Madigan is Illinois' Attorney General. She was re-elected Nov. 7, 2006 for her second four-year term. During her tenure, Madigan has advocated protections for women and the elderly. She was instrumental in implementing laws to stop the creation and distribution of methamphetamine. The adopted daughter of longstanding powerhouse House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), Madigan was dogged by accusations that she was riding on her father's coattails during her first bid for the office. With 50 percent of the vote, Madigan narrowly beat Republican Joe Birkett, 47 percent, in 2002; in her re-election bid in 2006, Madigan captured 72 percent of the vote. Madigan has frequently butted heads...
Lisa Madigan is Illinois' Attorney General. She was re-elected Nov. 7, 2006 for her second four-year term. During her tenure, Madigan has advocated protections for women and the elderly. She was instrumental in implementing laws to stop the creation and distribution of methamphetamine. The adopted daughter of longstanding powerhouse House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), Madigan was dogged by accusations that she was riding on her father's coattails during her first bid for the office. With 50 percent of the vote, Madigan narrowly beat Republican Joe Birkett, 47 percent, in 2002; in her re-election bid in 2006, Madigan captured 72 percent of the vote. Madigan has frequently butted heads with the legal team for Gov. Rod Blagojevich on various issues, including public disclosure. Many have speculated Madigan has her eyes on the governor's office.
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Professor Paul Green's 'Final Four'
Staff reporterThe Professor shares his top four mayoral candidates. 1. Tom Dart 2. Rahm Emanuel 3. Jesse Jackson Jr. 4. Lisa Madigan To hear more Paul Green on Daley's retirement visit: Paul Green PodcastTags: Jesse Jackson, Paul Green
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State Sues Crestwood Officials Over Well
(WGN-AM)- Already facing a federal criminal investigation, Crestwood Mayor Robert Stranczek and his father were sued in state court Tuesday and accused of repeatedly lying about their secret use of a community well contaminated with cancer-causing...Tags: Health, Crestwood, Pat Quinn, Water Supply, Dick Durbin
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Governor Urged to Reconsider Proposed Tax Increases
(WGN-AM) - Booze backers are urging Governor Pat Quinn to reject a proposed hike in the liquor tax. The American Beverage Institute says hiking taxes on alcohol would put an additional strain on liquor distillers and sellers, and put 4,500 people out...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Government, Political Corruption, Michael Madigan, Pat Quinn
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Ill. Politicians Among Thousands Expected at Pride Parade
(WGN-AM) - Hundreds of thousands of people, including the state's top leaders, are expected at Chicago's Gay Pride Parade. Sunday's parade runs through the city's North Side and has attracted more than 400,000 people in past years. Gov. Pat Quinn, U.S....Tags: Pat Quinn, Gay Pride Chicago, Festive Events, Roland Burris, Chicago
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State Sues Burr Oak, Freezes $2 Million in Trust Funds
(WGN-AM)- State officials Tuesday sued the corporate owner of Burr Oak Cemetery, accusing it of consumer fraud and violations of multiple laws related to the funeral and burial industry.
Illinois Comptroller Daniel Hynes and Attorney General Lisa Madigan...Tags: FBI, Lawyers, Judges, Trials, Alsip
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Receiver To Be Appointed For Burr Oak Operations
(WGN-AM)- A Cook County judge could appoint a receiver as soon as Wednesday to seize control of the operations at Burr Oak Cemetery. Attorneys from several county and state agencies, as well as a law firm representing more than 100 plaintiffs whose...Tags: FBI, Lawyers, Judges, Trials, Fraud
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Craigslist Eliminates "Erotic Ads"
Staff reporter(WGN-AM)- Craigslist made a decision Wednesday morning to eliminate it's "erotic services" ads, replacing them with a new adult category that it's employees will review before publishing. Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan said the existing ads on...Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Craigslist, Inc., Health and Safety at School, Trials
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Illinois House Passes Open Records Bill
(WGN-AM)- The Illinois House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a compromise rewrite of the open records law aimed at making it easier for the public to get information from state and local government, but the measure left intact some provisions most...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Government, Democratic Party, Pat Quinn, Lawyers
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Lisa Madigan "Undecided" about Political Future
(WGN-AM) - These days job opportunities are limited for most people, but it appears Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has several career options. Madigan has long said she's considering a run for governor next year. Now there are reports the...Tags: Government, U.S. Senate, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Executive Branch
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Kirk To Announce U.S. Senate Bid
(WGN-AM)- North Shore Republican Congressman Mark Kirk will announce his long-expected foray into the race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate on Monday, sources familiar with the congressman's decision said today. Kirk has been thinking about a...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Party
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