THE PERKS

Noteworthy political perks from tobacco interests: From Illinois Association of Tobacco and Candy Vendors:$40,000: Halloween party for schoolchildren at Gov. Edgar'sresidence$16,819: annual golf outing attended by 35 state officialsFrom Philip Morris Inc.:$1,387: travel expenses to tobacco conference in New York, mealexpenses for state Sen. Howard Carroll (D-Chicago)$791: breakfast reception for state Rep. Kathleen Wojcik(R-Schaumburg)$600: play tickets for …