Education reform back on legislative agenda in Illinois
Springfield lawmakers gear up for fall veto session set to start October 28 with education refinancing and reform at top of agenda. Democrats push for financing changes and accountability while Republicans seek academic reforms and limits on taxes. Sessions hinge on bipartisanship to fund poorer districts and raise accountability without broad tax hikes.
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Reform bill failure blamed on politics
Statehouse recap shows Democrats backing the Edgar Madigan education reform plan with tax increases and expanded funding. Republicans led by Daniels offered an alternative using growth taxes to fund aid and construction but blocked votes. Senate and House adjourned for summer without action.
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Public notice of test for ballot counting equipment
Public notice announces a test of the official automatic tabulating equipment for ballots to be counted at the November 4 1997 nonpartisan election. The test will be held at the Cook County Warehouse 2323 South Rockwell Avenue Chicago Illinois on Friday October 24 1997 at 11 00 AM.
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