Edgar budget proposal hints at funding gains for colleges
Governor Edgar outlines a budget with small increases for Governors State University and several community colleges, while some mental health centers face cuts. Education funding rises by 294 million, but capital needs at Moraine Valley and Joliet are left unfunded. Riverboat revenue falls short of expectations, and Medicaid costs loom without new statewide revenue.
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Governors State University
General Assembly
Jim Edgar
Edgar
South Suburban Community College
Prairie State College
Joliet Junior College
Moraine Valley Community College
Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Howe Developmental Center
Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest
Kankakee
Shapiro Developmental Center
Illinois
Illinois highway death rate climbs amid risky driving
Transportation Secretary Kirk Brown notes an 11.8 percent rise in Illinois road fatalities despite airbags ABS and better roads. States around Illinois also posted higher counts, with motorcyclists most affected amid calls for helmet use and seatbelt adherence.
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Illinois
Kirk Brown
Missouri
Minnesota
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
U.S
Brown
Cook County Property Taxes Draw Fire From Chamber Leader
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce president Michael D. Seward criticizes Cook County property taxes on industry and commercial properties. He warns rising rates threaten jobs, income, and the long-term tax base as losses accelerate.
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Cook County
Michael D. Seward
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Orland Park Connection to Every Major Local Story
A columnist muses on an Orland Park centered view of news, linking many national and local incidents to the town. He notes Kirchner and Baby Richard ties, a bank fraud case tied to Palos Park, a murder suspect’s car chase, Camp Palos, annexation talks, Playboy Playmate links, and figures like police chief Tim McCarthy as examples of an Orland Park nexus. The piece argues the town is a modern crossroads with increasing notoriety and expects more local links to future events.
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Otakar Kirchner
Richard
Orland Park
Star
Kirchners
Chicago
Baby Richard
Baby Jessica
Michigan
Kirchner
Loren Heinemann
William Stoecker
Stoecker
Palos Park
Nevada
159Th
Camp Palos
Playboy
Usair
Pittsburgh
Dominic “Tootsie
Palermo
Cook County
Turkey
Oak Lawn
Residents oppose adult rooms in Park Forest video shops
A letter argues the proliferation of video rental stores with adult rooms harms the community’s moral fabric. It urges officials to pass a resolution condemning adult material, to alert south suburb neighbors and real estate brokers, and to prevent further purveyors of pornographic goods. The writer also cites local election controversy and questions a mayoral candidate’s credibility and finances.
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Park Forest
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Ilunos
Icompirouer
Tom Houlihan
So Soman
Hazel Crest
Country Club Hills
Electoral Board
John) Murphey
Robert Ellis
the Star
Ik Cog
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