Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy, left, smiles as he is congratulated by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, right, after Kennedy was elected the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during a University of Illinois Board of Trustees meeting in Champaign, Ill. , Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy, left, smiles as he is congratulated by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, right, after Kennedy was elected the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during a University of Illinois Board of Trustees meeting in Champaign, Ill. , Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.

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  1. New Edmonton Oilers head coach Pat Quinn, center, talks to his players during second period of an NHL pre-season hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009.
  2. Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy, left, smiles as he is congratulated by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, right, after Kennedy was elected the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during a University of Illinois Board of Trustees meeting in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
  3. Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy, right, and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, left, listen to board members after Kennedy is elected the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during a University of Illinois Board of Trustees meeting in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
  4. Edmonton Oilers coach Pat Quinn (yellow tie) watches the game against the New York Islanders during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
  5. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, left, shakes hands with state Comptroller Dan Hynes after their Democratic gubernatorial debate Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  6. Illinois state Comptroller Dan Hynes, takes part in a Democratic gubernatorial debate with challenger, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  7. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn answers a question during a Democratic gubernatorial debate with challenger, state Comptroller Dan Hynes, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  8. Illinois state Comptroller Dan Hynes, right, looks over at Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn during their Democratic gubernatorial debate Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  9. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn makes a point during his Democratic gubernatorial debate with challenger, state Comptroller Dan Hynes, right, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  10. Illinois state Comptroller Dan Hynes gestures during his democratic gubernatorial debate with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Chicago.
  11. The Thomson Correctional Center is pictured in Thomson, Illinois, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of Chicago, November 16, 2009. Obama administration officials visited the virtually empty Illinois prison Monday as they consider a proposal to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison President Barack Obama has vowed to shut. The plan being considered for the correctional center, pitched by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent meeting with Obama, calls for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate it as a maximum-security prison and lease a portion to the Defense Department to house fewer than 100 Guantanamo detainees.
  12. The Thomson Correctional Center is pictured in Thomson, Illinois, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of Chicago, November 16, 2009. Obama administration officials visited the virtually empty Illinois prison Monday as part of their consideration of a proposal to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison President Barack Obama has vowed to shut. The plan being considered for the center, pitched by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent meeting with Obama, calls for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate it as a maximum-security prison and lease a portion to the Defense Department to house fewer than 100 Guantanamo detainees.
  13. The Thomson Correctional Center is pictured in Thomson, Illinois, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of Chicago, November 16, 2009. Obama administration officials will visit the virtually empty Illinois prison this week as a possible location to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison President Barack Obama has vowed to shut, the state's governor's office said on Sunday. The plan being considered for the Thomson Correctional Center, pitched by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent meeting with Obama, calls for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate it as a maximum-security prison and lease a portion to the Defense Department to house fewer than 100 Guantanamo detainees. The plans could include a purchase of the facility by the federal government, Quinn said.
  14. Federal officials visit the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of Chicago, November 16, 2009. Obama administration officials are considering the virtually empty Illinois prison as a possible location to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison President Barack Obama has vowed to shut, the state's governor's office said on Sunday. The plan being considered for the Thomson Correctional Center, pitched by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent meeting with Obama, calls for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate it as a maximum-security prison and lease a portion to the Defense Department to house fewer than 100 Guantanamo detainees. The plans could include a purchase of the facility by the federal government, Quinn said.
  15. The Thomson Correctional Center is pictured in Thomson, Illinois, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of Chicago, November 16, 2009. Obama administration officials will visit the virtually empty Illinois prison this week as a possible location to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison President Barack Obama has vowed to shut, the state's governor's office said on Sunday. The plan being considered for the Thomson Correctional Center, pitched by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent meeting with Obama, calls for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate it as a maximum-security prison and lease a portion to the Defense Department to house fewer than 100 Guantanamo detainees. The plans could include a purchase of the facility by the federal government, Quinn said.
  16. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 15: Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois (L) and U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) speak to the media at a press conference about the Thomson Correctional Center on November 15, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. President Obama's administration has decided to consider purchasing by the Federal Government the eight year old correctional facility in Carroll County in part to house detainees from the Guantanamo Bay.

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