From Crains:

ASK Public Strategies, a firm headed by Obama campaign senior consultant David Axelrod, and the Chicago office of Hill & Knowlton will head a projected $2-million to $3-million media and advertising campaign planned by the Alliance to Protect the Illinois Constitution.

“We haven’t signed the contract, but they’re going to be the choice,” said Greg Baise, a principal in the alliance and the head of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Assn.

“They bring the ability to reach out to communities throughout the state,” Mr. Baise said. “We want to make sure people understand the potential problems with tinkering with a pretty good document.”

Mr. Axelrod is working full time on Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Another ASK partner, Eric Sedler, is expected to head the project. Mr. Sedler declined to comment.