Article: Illinois aid for Amtrak sought Thompson-Edgar talks aim to keep Hiawatha route running

Article: Former Gov. Edgar talks life out of limelight ...
Courier-News (Elgin, IL);  March 8, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Former Gov. Edgar talks life out of limelight during visit to ECC zB1 By Mike Sullivan SPECIAL TO THE COURIER NEWS ELGIN -- Jim Edgar admits life is different ...

Transcript: Interview: Tim Edgar talks about restrictions on ...
NPR Morning Edition;  December 9, 2004 ;     655 words ...STEVE INSKEEP Morning Edition (NPR) 12-09-2004 Interview: Tim Edgar talks about restrictions on privacy and individual freedoms the new intelligence reform bill could bring Host: STEVE INSKEEP Time ...

Article: Edgar talks on (some) issues Will he run? No ...
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  September 27, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: Jill Jedlowski Daily Herald Staff Writer Former Gov. Jim Edgar didn't hesitate Monday to let loose with his views on the condition of the state and how to fix what he thinks is wrong. But he remained mum on one of the hottest political topics: whether he will make another bid for governor.

Article: Thompson has judge rule in his favor over civil service ...
Morton Grove Champion (IL);  March 10, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... former Maine Township Supervisor Mark Thompson's state job transfer in 2001 was politically motivated as Thompson has claimed. Judge Andrew C. Barris ... hearing conducted in November 2004 where Thompson and two others testified. In his report ...

Article: Thompson gets past new-engine woes for third Wally
National Dragster;  August 15, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Super Street racer Gary Thompson's Santa Rosa, Calif., home is ... from Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, and Thompson has always wanted to compete at NHRA ... contested in Sonoma, so, shortly after Thompson wheeled his '86 Corvette to victory ...

Article: Thompson still clinging to home state, title.(Milwaukee ...
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  January 31, 2002 ;     700+ words ... ... President Bush's administration, Tommy G. Thompson still prefers to be introduced as "governor ... title be used in introductions, and Thompson was not elected to his present job as ... explained Scott Fromader, the ex-Thompson aide who introduced his old boss. Where ...

Article: Thompson tops Aoki in a playoff to capture State Farm ...
The Washington Times;  July 10, 2000 ;     700+ words ... ... balls have combined to elevate Leonard Thompson's game in the past few months. Yesterday, those changes paid big dividends for Thompson, as the 53-year-old won his second ... have actually been beneficial," said Thompson, who shot a final-round 69 to finish ...