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Judy Baar Topinka
The state treasurer, the lone Republican to win a statewide executive office, also won the race to lead the Illinois GOP.

Illinois Issues, December 10, 2002

Thomas Lamont
The Springfield attorney was appointed to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees to fill out the term of board Chairman Gerald Shea after he steps down December 31.

Illinois Issues, December 10, 2002

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News December 2002

 

United files for bankruptcy
Suburban Chicago-based United Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is expected to push for labor concessions in its efforts to restructure.

Illinois Issues, December 10, 2002

Pate says heþll step down
State Senate President James ËPateÓ Philip, Illinoisþ longest-serving legislator, announced he will retire from General Assembly leadership and give up his seat. The 35-year veteran Republican lawmaker from DuPage County has been Senate president since 1993 and in Senate leadership since 1979. Frank Watson of Greenville was elected to replace Philip as the head of the Senate GOP caucus.

Illinois Issues, December 10, 2002

Senate approves Ryan appointments
Ignoring the protests of Gov.-elect Rod Blagojevich, the state Senate approved appointments that outgoing Gov. George Ryan had handed out to pals and departing Republican lawmakers. Salaries for the more than 20 Senate-approved appointments to various boards and commissions add up to more than $1 million.

Illinois Issues, December 10, 2002

For more details:
Shifts at the top of the Ryan Administration

For complete lists of the transition teams:
Blagojevich transition advisory board and team