Wall Street may be affecting Springfield’s state finances. Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said that the economic downtown would likely result in the state bringing in less income. Read more at the SJ-R.
So who does Gov. Rod Blagojevich model himself after? Lou Piniella, the Chicago Cubs’ skipper. Blagojevich compared himself to the Cubs’ manager at a rally for the team Tuesday. Read more at the Sun-Times.
