Illinois Legislators Move Toward Salary Increase
Illinois lawmakers push for a pay raise with plans for a $32 per diem, higher home office allowance, and a potential $2,000 annual salary rise. House Democrats express broad support if judges gain raises, despite a focus on property tax relief and funding politics.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
General Assembly
House
Clyde
Choate
D-Anna
House Senate Revenue Committee
Mem
Bers
Men settle fines after bench warrants issued
Gerald L. Ness twenty one of 318 West Washington Street and Glen P. Shelton of Minooka paid the remaining fines Monday after bench warrants were issued Thursday for non payment. Ness settled seventy five dollars of a one hundred dollar fine plus ten dollars in court costs for illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor on October twenty fifth. Shelton paid ten dollars of a twenty five dollar fine and ten dollars court costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. Shelton was arrested October twenty one after Echo Lanes Bowling Alley owner Charles G. Butterfield signed a complaint.
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Gerald L. Ness
Washington St
Glen P. Shelton
Minooka
Ness
Shelton
Charles G. Butterfield
Echo Lanes
Santa’s Morris visits drive two week outreach to kids
Santa begins a two week Morris area tour at 108 E Jefferson St open 6 to 8 p.m. weekdays and weekend hours, sponsored by the Grundy County Chamber. Local letter writers list Christmas wishes from dolls to toy trains and bikes as families promise cookies and milk for Santa and Rudolph.
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Morris
Santa Claus
North Pole
Santa
Morris Area
E. Jefferson St
Morris Retail Division
Grundy County
Rudolph
Steve
Luv Pup
Karen Jacobson
Dana Stafford
Rte. 1
Jimmy Stafford
Bears
Barnabas Collins
Malibu P. J
Jimmy Osmond
Carol Arnsdorff
Nancy Loves
Princess
Barks
Juli Burchfield
South Lynwood Drive
Tom-Boy
Blythe
Juli
John
Burchfield
Andy
Rte. 3
G. I. Joe
Mike Darling
Mike
Raggedy
Tracy
Teresa Rowlett
Teresa
Amy
Doug Sklut
Doug
Derby
Tommy Knowles
Illinois Ave
Tony Fannin
Washington St
Eddie Brooks
Snoopy
Eddie
Lisa
Butchy Barkley
Angelica
Jessica Partridge
Rte. 2
Jessica
Germaine Broussard
Tracy Drive
Cynthia
Moe
Velvet
Germaine
Tim Ortiz
Larry Strange II
Momma
Larry
Phillip
Illinois bill would make death penalty mandatory
A proposed measure would require the death sentence in certain homicide cases in Illinois upon conviction. It outlines when mandatory capital punishment could apply and the legal framework surrounding such a mandate.
Death Penalty Bill Seeks Mandatory Sacrifice for Select Murders
Illinois representatives Joseph Sevcik and Henry Hyde filed a bill proposing mandatory death penalty in specific murder cases. The measure lists killings of officials, two or more victims, murder by contract, and deaths tied to hijackings or destruction of facilities. Current law allows jury option.
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General Assembly
Joseph Sevcik
Henry Hyde
Chicago
Seveik
77Th
Illinois
U.S. Supreme Court
State Department of Corrections
Scented Dinner Tapers by Carolina and Morris
A brief feature on scented dinner tapers created by Carolina Ae and Benton Morris. The item blends fragrance with decorative illumination for tabletop setups. Ships or displays described with emphasis on design and ambiance.
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Carolina Ae
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