Illinois campaign for political reform on gambling bill
A guest commentary argues that Illinois gambling expansion benefits casino owners and political donors. It cites Duchossois and Rosemont Mayor Donald Stephens as major beneficiaries, with state subsidies totaling about 56.9 million yearly and questions about revenue loss to education and public needs.
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Ilinois
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Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission
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Rosemont
Donald Stephens
Iowa
Missouri
Tom Grey
National Coalition Against
Lucy Kokal
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
Homewood
Illinois Racing Board
Rosemont Casino
Sunshine Project
University of Illinois
Springfield
IL Racing Board
Racing Board
IL Economic and Fiscal Commission
West Central Municipal Conference
Chicago Tribune
Letter critique of Jesse Jackson and Moseley Braun fallout
A reader rebukes Jesse Jackson for defending expelled Decatur students and criticizes Moseley Braun's ambassadorship. The piece argues for accountability for violence in schools and skeptical views on political tactics and race-based framing. It also outlines Prairie State College governance changes and a $12 million expansion.
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Senate
Democratic Party
Clinton
New Zealand
Prairie State
Prairie State College
Mark Fazzini
Diana Grossi
Prairie State College Board of Trustees
Educators urged to teach bilingual students in native language
Richadine E. Murray, principal of Ziebell Elementary School, appeals for bilingual education reform. She argues that students with language barriers must be taught in their native language first, noting parents struggle, teachers lack training, and many children are left behind learning English by rote. She calls for mandated hiring of teachers fluent in students' languages and prompts public action to support these children.
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Jesse
Richadine E. Murray
Ziebell
States rights defend Oregon death with dignity policy
Guest columnist notes Congressional Republicans claim states rights but oppose Oregon Death With Dignity Act. The 1994 vote approved physician assisted death with safeguards. 1997 ballot loss affirmed. House bill would apply federal drug laws to Oregon doctors, seeking to override local policy despite voters’ repeated approvals. Russell Korobkin, University of Illinois Law, analyzes the hypocrisy.
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Hyde
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Janet Reno
House
Senate
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Washington
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