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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 August 2008 02:28 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 19 August 2008 11:56
Ho hum – nothing to see here, move along. From theSouthern.com:
Senate President Emil Jones, one of the state’s most powerful politicians, is calling it quits.
The 72-year-old Chicago Democrat announced Monday he would step down after the November elections.
”This has been a great privilege to work on behalf of the people of Illinois for over 35 years,” Jones said in a prepared statement.
Jones’ move set off a scramble Monday for control in the chamber.
Among those who could be vying to grab the gavel wielded by Jones since 2003 are Sens. John Cullerton of Chicago, James Clayborne of Belleville, Terry Link of Vernon Hills and Rickey Hendon of Chicago.