Stipend Fight Flops in House Over South Suburban Aid
A $10 million one time stipend for south suburban schools passed the Senate by a near unanimous vote and failed in the House on a mostly partisan roll call after lengthy debate. Supporters and opponents argued about fairness, budgeting, and the impact on statewide aid as leaders vow to push again.
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George H. Ryan
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Patrick O'Malley
Palos Park
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Tom Cross
Rorkville
Bill Black
R-Danville
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Suburban stipend debate exposes rifts in Illinois House
Lawmakers clashed over a south suburban stipend with Rep. Charles Morrow condemning it as a have not relief measure while criticizing recent aid to William Irtz, Harry Crisp, and Richard Duchossois. Rep. Mary Lou Cowlishaw mocked the notion of free state money as sarcasm filled the chamber.
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Raperville
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