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LETTERS To the editor PUBLICATIONS 2003 Roster of State Government Officials ROSTER UPDATES BROWSE BOOKS HERE Center Publications SAMUEL K. GOVE ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP Hall of Fame BROWSE PAST ISSUES January 2003 Executive Decisions: Rod Blagojevich won his race for governor handily. Now he has primary responsibility for eliminating the state’s red ink. December 2002 Spotlight on the Capitol: Springfield welcomes a new governor and General Assembly November 2002 Ryan's paradox: In a classsic tragedy, the protagonist's character always prefigures his fall October 2002 Executive suite: The race is on to become the 40th Illinoisan to move into the governor’s office September 2002 U.S. House Speaker J. Dennis hastert is running against history July/August 2002 On the Prairie: restoring our heritage June 2002 Hard time: Illinois is among those states looking for ways to downsize a prison industry that has been on a growth curve for more than three decades May 2002 Terorism's cost hits home: State and local governments are building an expansive network to combat potential attacks. How far they go depends on money April 2002 Risky business: Illinois' biotech industry will need venture capital and great minds. What can government do to foster this entrepreneural culture? March 2002 He who filches your good name: Identity theft isn't likely to lighten your purse by much, but you could spend years rebuilding your reputation. That's why it's the top consumer complaint. Corporate and political leaders are taking note February 2002 Political kaleidoscope: The new legislative map reflects shifts in Illinois’ population, but Democrats hope they’ve also crafted a partisan realignment in the state Senate January 2002 Hot property: There are seven major bids on the Executive Mansion this election season. More past issues	*February 2003* CURRENT ISSUE FEATURES It’s the economy, Gov. Blagojevich by Maura Webber Will Illinois’ new chief executive be good or bad for business? Political lesson plans by Aaron Chambers In a tight budget year, public universities may have to prove their worth. GUEST ESSAY Pork barrel race by Michael C. Herron & Brett A. Theodos Legislators almost always err in favor of constituency interests. Can they drive trucks through them? by John Kelly Officials try to close loopholes in the commercial driver’s licensing system. BOOKS At war with the Constitution by Aaron Chambers Q&A Joan Walters by Charles N. Wheeler III EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK by Peggy Boyer Long Illinoisans face some old business in this new era STATE OF THE STATE by Aaron Chambers Rural communities turn to an innovative development strategy to promote economic survival BRIEFLY Chicago considers smoking ban Illinois’ 40th governor: First Democrat in a quarter century Illinois’ 39th governor: He didn’t go quietly River of no return: Biologists battle carp PRESSBOX: Death penalty and war PEOPLE Hawkinson named to Blagojevich team Lincoln Library and Museum advisory board in place New governor issues pink slips Three added to Outdoor Hall of Fame Black lawyer could be honored OBIT: Kim Knauer, Douglas Hoeft, Timothy Osmond A VIEW FROM METRO EAST by Patrick E. Gauen East St. Louis could be a showplace but its potential value is noticed by virtually no one PUBLISHER'S GALLERY by Michael E. Morsch Long lines didn’t mar my experience at the driver’s services facility ENDS AND MEANS by Charles N. Wheeler III The Hot Rod Express speeds toward a Budget Deficit behemoth *Contact us about How to make a gift to Illinois Issues!* CONTACT US \| DISCLAIMER UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD © 2003 by Illinois Issues, University of Illinois at Springfield. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is prohibited
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