Hartigan Opens Illinois Governor Bid Focusing on Education
Attorney General Neil Hartigan launched his Democratic bid for Illinois governor in Carbondale with education as his top priority. He pledged to oppose the temporary income tax hike unless statewide student performance improves and warned government chaos would end if elected. Hartigan aims to debate Republican Jim Edgar and seeks broad support as he vows to stay in the race.
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Dixon water supply holds up amid drought talk
Dixon city officials expect no water bans barring a mechanical failure. Water Superintendent Chris Hill cites five wells, four in use, one standby, and a river-crossing line that augments the north side supply. Rockford eyes a sprinkling ban as showers move through. Nevada storms lash regions with hail and wide rain.
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Dixon preserves Greyhound stop location on Hennepin Avenue
Dixon City Council voted Monday night to keep the Greyhound bus loading at its current Hennepin Avenue site. Officials weighed leasing two stalls to The Paper Escape while opponents cited safety concerns in the alley behind the shop. A petition with 702 names supported keeping the stop, and a park bench will be installed to guide waiting passengers.
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Dixon council to weigh form of city government switch
Dixon Commissioner Gerald Wermers and Mayor James Dixon clash over details for a potential change to a council manager system. The Wednesday meeting will consider placing the issue on the November ballot, with Wermers demanding dollar figures and authority details before he votes.
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Bush wraps 10 day Europe trip with Leiden speech
President Bush and Barbara Bush return to Washington after a four nation tour lasting ten days in Europe. Stops included Poland Hungary and the Paris summits with a farewell to Queen Beatrix. He spoke at St. Peter's Church Leiden and hosted Dutch legislators while outlining U.S. views on East West relations and the environment.
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