Forbys bid to give lawmakers say on closures stalls
State Senator Gary Forby proposed granting the General Assembly the power to accept or reject the governor's recommended closures of state facilities including Tamms and Dwight prisons, Murphysboro youth facility, and Centralia center. Governor would be barred from overruling. Critics cite constitutional balance. Senator Quinn questions legality. Governor cites pension and Medicaid costs driving painful closures. Forby aims to vote the bill upon Senate return April 17.
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Illinois lawmakers hear Tamms and youth prison closure plans
A panel of lawmakers opens a series of public hearings in Allin Joliet and Dwight this week to study Quinn administration closures of Tamms Correctional Center the youth prison and Dwight Correctional Center. The article also notes the Walk Across Illinois Challenge with 1500+ registrants and 63000+ miles walked plus online lottery expansion and a proposed 5.5 percent budget cut affecting all state agencies to meet pension and Medicaid costs.
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Media obsession and race in the Trayvon Martin case fallout
Ann Coulter critiques media narratives around Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, arguing the press fabricates a white racist plot. She cites inconsistent reporting, biased framing, and calls for relying on the criminal justice process rather than sensationalized speculation.
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Fear of flying and airport scanners raise safety and privacy concerns
JetBlue captain Clay Osbon caused a scare on Flight 191 after ramblings about terrorism and God. Passengers subdued him and he faced charges for interfering with a flight crew. Separately, backscatter X ray scanners draw scrutiny for radiation exposure and privacy issues. Senators push independent testing, unions warn of health risks, and TSA disputes linger.
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