Lane Crothers of Illinois State University looks at the local excitement, but little national influence, that characterized the Illinois primaries.
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Political Scientist Lane Crothers of Illinois State University discusses the differing viewpoints that dot Illinois's political landscape.
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  POPULATION: 12,045,326

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 22

  STATE CAPITAL: Springfield

  GOVERNOR: George H. Ryan (R)

  SENATORS: Richard J. Durbin (D), Peter G. Fitzgerald (R)

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 10 Democrats, 10 Republicans

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
Clinton 54%
Dole 37%
Perot 8%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
Clinton 49%
Bush 34%
Perot 17%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
March 21 -- Presidential primary

  LATEST POLLS:
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