Edgar vetoes tax plan denying private school credits
Gov. Jim Edgar vetoed a tax credit bill for families with private and parochial school students citing a cost over 100 million dollars annually and constitutional concerns. Critics urged against funding religious education while public schools face funding flaws. Archbishop George and Catholic officials condemned the move. lawmakers may seek to override.
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New Year brings sweeping Illinois law changes and reforms
Springfield highlights new laws enacted last year and coming into effect this month. Taxes on cigarettes, phones, riverboats rise to fund a $4,225 per student annual minimum. sex crime laws expand evidence of prior offenses and allow post release commitment. three tier teen drivers licenses. exemptions for seniors on property taxes. civil fines for elder fraud. day care lunches optional. stricter location rules for adult entertainment near youth facilities. DCFS can disclose abuse investigations. medical staff rights to refuse care expand. EMTs may use defibrillators. genetic data protected from discrimination.
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Local balloonist aborts world flight after helium burst
Kevin Viasi Uliassi a Bloom High School ITT alumnus launched from Nimtz Quarry Lowes Park Rockford aiming to circumnavigate earth. A burst helium container forced abort hours after lift-off. he was unhurt in Indiana. Finite details: ITT backed flight with 20+ sponsors including Hoekstra Building Automation and Inmarsat C.
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Uliassi
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Court upholds Mel Reynolds' 95 conviction
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed former congressman Mel Reynolds 1995 conviction for sexual activity with an underage campaign worker and obstructing justice. Reynolds, 45, who served 1993 to 1995, challenged points about evidence and trial rulings. He received five years on the state charges and additional federal penalties for related bank loan and campaign fund misuse.
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