" The legislation I 'm proud to sign today benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen .
" This legislation benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen , " Blagojevich told the crowd of political heavyweights at O 'Hare .
At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8 : 45 a.m. EDT , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .