Gasoline tax hike idea stirs Illinois lawmakers
In Springfield, GOP and Democratic leaders debate raising the state gas tax amid election-year caution. Speaker George Ryan cites pothole complaints as motive if public support grows. Senate President Philip Rock says momentum is building, while others doubt action before after fall elections.
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Strong local youth care urged in Illinois plan
Springfield AP Gov James R. Thompson backs a bill to shift grant oversight from the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission to the DCFS. It would keep status offenses youths out of institutions by community programs, create eight regional committees, a 25 member advisory panel, and dedicate 2 million dollars for grants.
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Kenneth V. Buzbee
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John D’arco
Chicago
Aldo A. DeAngeles
Chicago Heights
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Illinois pushes liability insurance for drivers plan
Secretary of State Jim Edgar proposed a law requiring Illinois motorists to carry liability insurance or face fines and license suspension. The plan allows police to check for proof during traffic stops, adds a warning on registration papers, and demands signoff by owners. First violation 100 dollars. second and beyond 250 dollars and six months driving privilege loss. If convicted twice, three years of proof required.
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No bail amendment cleared by Senate in Illinois
The Illinois Senate approved a no bail amendment to permit denying bail for third-time Class X felons facing life imprisonment if convicted. The measure, tied to three-fifths House approval by May 2, would appear on the November ballot if voters back the change.
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