Tollway probe reaction split along party lines.(News)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), December, 2005 | by Ryan, Joseph

Byline: Joseph Ryan Daily Herald Staff Writer Following revelations of a federal probe into tollway leasing practices after the governor pledged reform, Republicans are crying foul while Democrats and tollway officials say they are confident there was no wrongdoing. The Daily Herald first reported Thursday that U.S.

Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has launched a grand jury probe into tollway oasis contracts for fast-food chains, some of which have links to one of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's top fundraisers. The Illinois Toll Highway Authority recently received a federal subpoena requesting numerous oasis documents, including those related to the developer hired to oversee the $100 million improvement project as well as a pizza chain, Subway sandwich shops, Panda...

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