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Why did Burns move to expand the size of the Inspector General's office?

Burns moved to expand the size of the inspector general’s office, make it more professional and broaden its powers to investigate corruption.

What did Jim Burns do in his first campaign?

During an unsuccessful bid for the 1998 Democratic governor nomination, Jim Burns played off his athletic accomplishments in his first campaign ad, making a short jumper and asking voters to “give me a shot” at public office.

Who was Jim Burns?

After finishing in fourth place in a bid for the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor, former U.S. Attorney Jim Burns talks to supporters in Chicago in 1998. (Charles Cherney / Chicago Tribune)

Who was the longest serving governor of Illinois?

Burns also had an interest in politics and knew the role the U.S. attorney’s office played in vaulting the late Republican James R. Thompson from the job to become Illinois’ longest serving governor.

Who is Rick Pearson?

Rick Pearson has been the Tribune’s chief political reporter since 1998, after joining the paper a decade earlier as a state legislative correspondent. He’s covered Illinois and national politics for more than 30 years, including four presidential races.