Columns by Doug Finke

November 17, 2009
Inmates hit the streets early
By Doug Finke, GateHouse News Service
Let the countdown begin.
November 10, 2009
Voters have lots of choices
SPRINGFIELD – Filing time to run for state office in 2010 is over. It looks like most of those people who threatened to run are running.
November 3, 2009
Don’t count on it happening
By Doug Finke, GateHouse News Service
SPRINGFIELD – Just a few months ago, campaign finance reform fever was gripping the state. Rod Blagojevich was kicked out of office, propelled by allegations that he tried to sell President Barack Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat.

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