ILLINOIS
Addresses
Tribute to Representative Porter: Gerald LeMelle, Amnesty International, H10250, H10253 [18OC]
Articles and editorials
Cellini—State Capital's Quiet Captain of Clout; Dealmaker Built Empire Working in Background, S9815, S9818-S9820 [4OC]
Danforth Hatchery Closes After 64 Years, E714 [11MY]
Developer Hits Riverboat Jackpot—Stock Sale Windfall ``Steams'' Treasurer, S9872 [4OC]
Helping Their Cronies Is the Lease Politicians Can Do, S9804-S9807 [4OC]
Illinois Capital Development Board Awarding of Southern Illinois Prison Construction Project, S9803 [4OC]
James Kirie—First Held Office at 21, E1208 [11JY]
New Prison Benefits Ryan Pal—$33,000 Payday Seen in Land Deal, S9803 [4OC]
``Pooch'' May Be the Father of Net, E1826 [19OC]
Riverboat Deal Is Plum for Insiders, S9872 [4OC]
Taxpayers Face a Big Loss on Hotel Loans; GOP Insider Denies Political Deal, S9808 [4OC]
Taxpayers Stuck With $30 Million Hotel Tab, S9807 [4OC]
Was He or Wasn't He?—Deflating Lincoln to a Human Scale, H4599 [19JN]
William Cellini Heads Private Fundraising Drive, S9873 [4OC]
Bills and resolutions
Henry W. McGee Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3909), H996 [14MR]
Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: increase authorization (see H.R. 3926), H1075 [15MR]
Johnson, Nancy: tribute for participation in Olympic games (see H. Res. 589), H7997 [22SE]
La Salle County, IL: convey certain lands to the YMCA of Ottawa, IL (see H.R. 5216), H7871 [19SE]
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie: use of certain collected fees and receipts for area public schools and roads (see S. 2759), S5555 [21JN]
Petroleum: promote the use of reformulated gasoline, allow State and local regulation of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), and revise reformulated gasoline environmental regulations (see H. Con. Res. 256), H573 [29FE]
Roman Pucinski Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 5431), H9634 [10OC]
Letters
Application of Federal competitive bid laws for construction of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library: Kim Robinson, Illinois Capital Development Board, S9828 [4OC]
Protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's: several individuals, H97 [1FE]
Tribute to Representative Ewing: Eric Nicoll, H10799 [24OC]
———George H. Ryan, Governor of Illinois, H10799 [24OC]
Tribute to Representative Porter: Adeline J. Geo-Karis, H10248 [18OC]
———David N. Barkhausen, H10248 [18OC]
———Elizabeth Coulson, H10248 [18OC]
———George H. Ryan, Governor of Illinois, H10246 [18OC]
———Gordon P. MacDougall, H10247 [18OC]
———Jeff Schoenberg, H10248 [18OC]
———Kathleen K. Parker, H10248 [18OC]
———Mark S. Kirk, H10246 [18OC]
———Representative Porter's staff, H10250 [18OC]
———Robert H. Bradner, H10247 [18OC]
Poems
``Illinois Black Gold,'' Raymond D. Null, E1972 [28OC]
Regulations
Illinois Procurement Code on eligibility for certain Federal aid funding, S9870 [4OC]
Remarks in House
Alton, IL: tribute to Bucket Brigade (volunteer group), E1053 [20JN]
American Dental Hygienists' Association: tribute to members, E1857 [19OC]
Arroyo, Robert: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1493 [14SE]
Belleville, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 481, E203 [1MR]
Bellwood, IL: anniversary, H8553 [2OC], E1723 [6OC]
Boecker, Paul: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recipient, E619 [3MY]
Brenan, Kate: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1493 [14SE]
Canady, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10876 [25OC]
Capital punishment: decision by Governor Ryan to stay all executions until a State panel can review implementation of death sentences, H1944 [6AP]
Chicago, IL: FAA allocation of slots at O'Hare International Airport, H1025, H1027 [15MR]
———McCook and Thornton Reservoir projects funding, E1148 [29JN]
———Metra Commuter Rail System funding, H3426, H3428 [19MY]
———tribute to 44th Infantry Division Association's commemoration of the anniversary of the end of World War II, E1527 [19SE]
———tribute to Marshall High School girls' basketball team, H1827 [5AP]
———tribute to Spirit of Achievement Award recipients, E1375, E1380 [27JY], E1634 [29SE]
———tribute to Westinghouse Career Academy boys' basketball team, H1827 [5AP], E534 [11AP]
———tribute to Whitney M. Young Public High School, H9805 [11OC]
Chicago (IL) Daily Defender: anniversary, H2600, H2601 [4MY]
Children and youth: tribute to ``All-American Eagles'' competition participants, E1200 [11JY]
Corps of Engineers: evaluation of Upper Mississippi and Illinois River Navigation Study, E380 [22MR]
———flood control projects funding, H5223 [27JN]
Crowley, Representative: appreciation for tribute on birth of child, H11406 [27OC]
Doherty, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E668 [8MY]
DuPage County, IL: tribute to Teachers on an Agriscience Bus Program, E917 [8JN]
Education: tribute to Golden Apple Scholar award recipients from the 20th Congressional District, E397, E404, E405, E406 [23MR], E460 [30MR]
Fairview Heights, IL: anniversary of VFW Post 8677, E206 [1MR]
Firearms: tribute to First Monday 2000—Unite To End Gun Violence campaign, E1642 [2OC]
Freeburg, IL: anniversary of Carpenters Local 480, E1843 [19OC]
Girl Scouts: tribute to Gold Award recipients, E1457 [13SE]
Henry W. McGee Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 3909), H5809-H5811 [11JY], E309 [14MR]
Herrin, IL: anniversary, E735 [16MY]
Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: increase authorization (H.R. 3926), H9975 [17OC], E1834 [19OC]
Illinois River: conservation and development funding, H11824 [3NO]
Jefferson County, IL: African American Heritage Award recipients, E1054 [20JN]
———tribute to Senior Saints Hall of Fame award recipients, E910 [7JN]
John J. Buchanan Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 1377), H2982, H2983 [15MY]
Johnson, Nancy: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1947 [26OC]
———tribute for participation in Olympic games (H. Res. 589), E1574 [22SE]
Johnson, Tracy: SBC Communications Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1675 [4OC]
Junction, IL: tribute to Gallatin County High School marching band, E693 [10MY]
Kankakee River: restoration funding, E1148 [29JN]
Kunz, Josey: Illinois State Organ/Tissue Donor Poster Contest award recipient, E911 [7JN]
La Salle County, IL: convey certain lands to the YMCA of Ottawa, IL, H10361 [19OC]
Law enforcement officers: treatment of minorities, H1264-H1267 [22MR]
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: convey certain Federal land for a historic and interpretive site (H.R. 2737), H9618 [10OC]
Lincoln, Abraham: authorize funds for the establishment of an interpretive center on his life and contributions (H.R. 3084), H4597-H4600 [19JN], E1082 [22JN]
Madison, IL: anniversary of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, E1245 [14JY]
McLeansboro, IL: anniversary of Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church, E2133 [6DE]
Monee, IL: anniversary, E85 [8FE]
Moore, Connie: Illinois Women of Achievement award recipient, E906 [7JN]
Morris, IL: EJ&E Railroad bridge funding, H3426 [19MY]
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (organization): anniversary, E212 [1MR]
Nichols, Lindsay: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E403 [23MR]
Niles, IL: tribute to police department on response to hate crimes, E185 [29FE]
O'Fallon, IL: tribute, E1008 [14JN]
Okawville, IL: tribute to Okawville Junior Senior High School girls' basketball team, E461 [30MR]
Operation First Choice (organization): USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E1037 [19JN]
Peoria, IL: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E608 [2MY]
Peotone, IL: airport construction funding, H3424 [19MY]
Porter, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10790 [24OC], H11406 [27OC]
PTA: anniversary, E205 [1MR], E867 [25MY]
Red Bud, IL: anniversary of St. Clement Health Services, E1278 [19JY]
Rednour, John: DuQuoin, IL, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1956 [26OC]
Schmitt, Shirley: St. Jacob Elementary School Recycling Coordinator of the Year award recipient, E599 [2MY]
Senior Citizens of the Year: award recipients from the 3d Congressional District, E182 [29FE]
Shakoor, Nadia: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E1041 [19JN]
Shelbyville, IL: tribute to Shelbyville Memorial Hospital, E1056 [20JN]
Southern Illinois coal miners: dedication of memorial, E1972 [28OC]
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation: anniversary, E533 [11AP]
Strauss, Jean: St. Jane de Chantal Parish of Chicago, IL, Ladies Guild Woman of the Year award recipient, E1064 [20JN]
Surplus Government property: clarify authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies, H3394 [18MY]
Tomei, Ed: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E257 [9MR]
University of Illinois at Chicago: Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees, E569 [13AP]
Urbana, IL: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E1457, E1470 [13SE]
Waukegan, IL: anniversary of Ann M. Kiley Center, E315 [15MR]
Williamson, Julie: Illinois Farm Bureau ``Illinois Ag in the Classroom'' Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1030 [15JN]
Remarks in Senate
American Association on Mental Retardation: tribute to Illinois chapter's Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S9938 [5OC]
Capital punishment: decision by Governor Ryan to stay all executions until a State panel can review implementation of death sentences, S139 [31JA]
Dept. of Defense: reform procurement rules for purchasing military equipment to allow more equitable treatment of U.S. military arsenals, S5087 [14JN]
Fitzgerald, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S6461 [11JY]
Goreville, IL: anniversary, S3182 [1MY]
Henry W. McGee Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 3909), S10112 [6OC]
Lincoln, Abraham: authorize funds for the establishment of an interpretive center on his life and contributions (H.R. 3084), S9773 [3OC]
Mississippi River: Delta Regional Authority funding, S8183 [7SE]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas funding, S8746 [19SE]
Springfield, IL: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library funding, S7095 [18JY]
———require application of Federal competitive bid laws for construction of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, S9800-S9808, S9812, S9814, S9818-S9820, S9827-S9829, S9869-S9873 [4OC], S9896-S9898 [5OC]
Reports filed
Abraham Lincoln Interpretive Center on His Life and Contributions Establishment: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3084) (S. Rept. 106-419), S9195 [25SE]
———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3084) (H. Rept. 106-679), H4674 [19JN]
Henry W. McGee Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3909), S9701 [3OC]
Nomination of James L. Whigham To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5240 [15JN]
Nomination of Joan Humphrey Lefkow To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5884 [27JN]
Nomination of John W. Darrah To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5884 [27JN]
Nomination of Michael J. Reagan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7839 [27JY]
Statements
Tribute to Representative Porter: Harold H. Koh, Dept. of State, H10253 [18OC]
Texts of
H.R. 1377, John J. Buchanan Post Office Building, Chicago, IL, H2982 [15MY]
H.R. 3084, Abraham Lincoln interpretive center on his life and contributions establishment, S9773 [3OC]
H.R. 3084, authorize funds for the establishment of an interpretative center on life and contributions of Abraham Lincoln, H4597 [19JN]
H.R. 3909, Henry W. McGee Post Office Building, Chicago, IL, H5809 [11JY]
H.R. 3926, Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission authorization increase, H9975 [17OC]
S. Res. 255, tribute to Bob Collins, S551 [9FE]
Tributes
Baltz, William N., E61 [2FE]
Ewing, Representative, H10798-H10803 [24OC], H10880 [25OC], E1906, E1930, E1933 [25OC]
Porter, Representative, S11246 [27OC], H4056 [8JN], H9586 [10OC], H10242-H10254 [18OC], H10880 [25OC], H11405 [27OC], E1863, E1866 [19OC], E1933 [25OC]
Pucinski, Roman C., E1826 [19OC]
Yates, Sidney R., S10038, S10039 [6OC], S10400 [12OC], S11421 [31OC], H9014 [6OC], E1716, E1721 [6OC], E1810 [17OC], E1932 [25OC], E1976, E1994, E1995, E1997 [28OC], E2025 [30OC], E2050, E2059 [1NO], E2077, E2078 [3NO], E2087, E2088 [13NO], E2097, E2098 [14NO], E2111 [4DE], E2161 [8DE]