Illinois state tax refunds advance under new law
Illinois taxpayers are receiving state income tax refunds earlier this year under the Income Tax Refund Fund created by legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Clark Netsch. The plan sets aside six percent of individual withholdings and 18 percent of corporate withholdings to fund refunds, with an estimated 385 million dollars to be paid before year-end. Comptroller Roland Burris notes improved cash flow and startup fixes, while some residents reported faster refunds than in prior years. Police chatter and a Lee County Health meeting highlight local concerns and April election activity.
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Reader letter and nostalgia span Reagan edition memories
A letter from Walt Minnihan of Covina Calif praises a Ronald Reagan edition received March 16 and notes similar reception from recipients. The writer recalls early 1920s neighborhood life with the Schuck and Bates store on Route 30 Lincoln Highway and recounts meeting Reagan in California after 1940. He credits Reagan’s achievements to faith and kindness and mentions knowing the George Shaw family and caddying for Dixon Country Club from 1927 to 1930.
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Zero tolerance drug policy seized a Navy ship in Honolulu
San Diego Union editorial argues the U S Customs Service abused zero tolerance by seizing the Navy owned Scripps vessel Thomas Washington over a single gram of marijuana. It praises Scripps strict anti drug rules and notes past overreach by authorities while urging restraint and reconsideration of policy.
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Middle East peace depends on parties not outsiders
The first talks between Israel and the Bush administration signal a cautious, ground‑level approach prioritizing concrete measures over grand plans. Washington urges Israel and the Palestinians to curb violence, release detainees, and halt incursions, while hinting that direct talks with the PLO may come. Peace, the piece argues, cannot be made in America and rests with Israelis and Palestinians negotiating a settlement.
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Telegraph letters policy limits and submission details
The Dixon Telegraph outlines letter to the editor rules requiring signatures with address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be published and letters must stay under 400 words with a 12 letters per year limit. submissions go to Voice of the People at 113 S. Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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Dixon, IL
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