Illinois school funding debate flags long path to 51 percent goal
Illinois faces a costly puzzle in school funding as state aid lags behind the 51 percent target. State GRF spending for elementary and secondary education rose to about 29 percent, while local property taxes fund the majority. With statewide costs topping 16 billion dollars for 1999-2000, questions linger about state income or sales tax hikes and the lottery’s role in financing schools.
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Full access interchange urged for I-57 and I-294 in Chicago Southland
The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce endorses a full access interchange at I-57 and I-294 to reduce taxes and fund education, arguing it will ease gridlock, cut regional costs, boost economic development, and create jobs across 71 communities. Residents and workers are urged to contact legislators.
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Letter arguing over Declaration signers and social class
A reader disputes Marvin Balousek's Star letter, arguing that U.S. wealth gaps widened by federal redistribution do not diminish opportunity. The writer cites tax data to claim the rich pay half of taxes while many households pay none, and asserts that Americans can achieve success through work despite taxation.
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Voucher ruling a major blow to poor families in Ohio
A federal judge in Ohio blocked Cleveland's school voucher program citing the First Amendment. The injunction bars new participants, though current students may continue, raising concerns about disadvantaged children losing access to private schooling. The ruling highlights tensions among unions, the ACLU, and supporters of vouchers amid debates over education and poverty.
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Scully Highlights Labor Day Progress in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. George Scully outlines pro labor and pro business measures from the spring session including Managed Care Reform Act provisions such as ER coverage and denied-claims appeals, while praising wage growth, Family and Medical Leave Act expansion, and Equal Pay Act enforcement. He notes over 6 million dollars for South Suburbs training facilities and a 225000 grant to Bloom Township High School to reopen vocational programs, with Governors State University receiving six million for a regional job training center at the Ford Motors Stamping Plant.
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A Story of Gambling Addiction and Rebuilding Hope
Miriam and Frank share a long battle with compulsive gambling that strained their marriage. After early betrayals, they sought Gamblers Anonymous and GamAnon in 1982, faced temptations, and rebuilt trust through long term commitment. Their family endured but found stability, though the addiction shadows their lives.
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