Illinois House riverboat gambling debate fizzles midweek
In Springfield the anticipated House clash over riverboat gambling did not occur on Wednesday as backers fine tuned details. Opponents argued votes were lacking, while supporters said the measure would return Thursday. Proponents warned towns could resemble Atlantic City if approved.
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Hearings urged on museum exhibit closure
The Illinois House urged state officials to hold public hearings before closing the Dickson Mounds Museum exhibit showing 234 prehistoric American Indian skeletons. Lawmakers hope hearings influence Gov. Thompson and state agencies to reconsider the Feb. 1 closure despite opposition turning up after the decision.
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Homewood Library urges 10 book checkouts to save moving costs
Homewood officials urge residents to check out 10 books each as the new $3 million library opens February 14. With 93 000 volumes available, the move aims to cut professional mover costs while about 12 000 of 20 000 residents hold library cards.
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