No end likely for lawmakers in Illinois budget gridlock
Springfield Republicans press for fall bargaining on tollways property tax reforms and riverboat plans as Democrats push for budget passage. With the Senate 32 27 GOP majority and House 67 51 Democrat edge, gridlock may endure past July 1, delaying immediate effect measures and the state’s new fiscal year.
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Diane Ross
Springfield
Senate
General Assembly
House
Aldo DeAnglis
R-Olympi
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Illinois Senate
Republi
Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Daley
Daley Beete
Chamber
Michael Madigan
Weight loss tablet surprises researchers gains spotlight
A natural food tablet named Food Source One, originally developed to feed the undernourished, shows unexpected weight loss results. Dr. William Morris notes variability in outcomes, with one Niagara woman shedding over 70 pounds while still eating favorite foods like chocolate and pizza. Oakwood Pharmacy lists distribution rights.
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William Morris
Relief Organizatour
Morris
Momsit
Niagara
New York
Forde Company
Oakwood Pharmacy
Burnham Ave
Lansing
Metra Extends Family Fare for Summer Rail Travel
Metra expands its Family Fare to weekdays from July 4 through Labor Day, allowing up to three children under 12 to ride free with a fare paying adult on all lines except South Shore. The program complements the $5 Weekend Ticket for unlimited weekend travel, with destinations across Chicago area attractions and suburbs.
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Metra
South Shore
Scams Warn Sheriff Urges Caution Over Phone Solicitations
Cook County Sheriff Michae F Sheahan warns residents about over the phone solicitations claiming to represent the sheriff's office. He notes many complaints about calls seeking Drug Abuse Resistance Education funds and stresses no official in the sheriff's office makes such donor solicitations. He urges suspicion of any caller asking for cash and advises verifying identity before donations.
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Cook County
Sherif Michae F. Sheahan
Sheahan
Jar Endzoas
Aftais
Cook County Sheriff's Office
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Jovan
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Museum of Science and Industry
Adler Planetarium
Shedd Aquarium
Art Institue of Chicago
Field Museum
North Pier
Wrigley Field
Comiskey Park
Lincoln Park’ Zoo
Arlington International Racecourse
Brookfield Zoo
Joliet
Aurora
Chicago Botanic Garden
Geneva
Woodstock
St. Charles
Ravinia
Great America
Phil Pagano
Travel Information Center
Paula
W. Lincoln Hwy
Carter
Ryle
Prim
Quiltex
Paula Basile
Ungaro
Paras
Country Coke Insurance Group
Lonnie Primavera
NOKIA
Route 30
Western Ave
Olympia Fields
Cellularone
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