Ryan backs tollway to freeway conversion plan
Illinois Governor George Ryan proposed phasing out the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and transforming tollways into freeways as bonds are repaid. He urged planning now for a feasible transition while opposing toll increases, arguing savings from bureaucracy and IDOT takeovers could fund the shift, though details and timetable remain unresolved.
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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
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Kankakee
State Transportation Department
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Arthur Philip
James “Pate” Philip
Illinois Senate
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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Downers Grove
Comptroller Hynes opens hearings on cemetery abuses in Illinois
Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes led a South Holland public hearing on cemetery and funeral home abuses. Residents testified to maintenance neglect and caskets showing through graves as small public aid reimbursements lag. Hynes aims to gather stories and press legislative proposals to strengthen cemetery management statutes and speed reimbursements.
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Restvale
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Illinois General Assembly
Prairie State College considers interim president pick
Edward Gardiner says the college found a candidate with prior experience at Prairie State College. The board discusses hiring James Troutman, former vice president of business affairs, as interim president following a committee recommendation.
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Prairie State College Board of Trustees
James Troutman
Pinsetting then and now a bowling dream of work
Dennis Wheeler reflecting on his teen years as a pinsetter in Frankfort. He recalls the brutal pace, dangers, and camaraderie of the pit, the 10 cent per game pay, and the thrill of beating fatigue. The piece traces how automation ended the job and left nostalgic memories of tough, democratic bonds among setters.
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Teen letter challenges generation gap stance on history
Jennifer Lazarz sixteen defends teens and college students against a columnist’s claim of ignorance. She cites Reagan, Gulf War and Vietnam memories, favorite bands, and growing up with changing tech. She urges careful research and Internet use before publishing.
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Boston
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