Peoples Gas has named DeShana Forney (photo right), a former aide to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D) and ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D), as its new head lobbyist in Springfield.
From 2003 until 2007, Ms. Forney worked in Gov. Blagojevich's office, first as a liaison to the state House of Representatives and later as director of public safety. The Springfield native was on Mr. Madigan's staff from 1996 until 2003.
via Crain's