Illinois Supreme Court Drops Contempt Threat Over Judges Raises
The Illinois Supreme Court withdrew a contempt threat against Comptroller Daniel Hynes for delaying 2.8 percent cost of living raises for about 940 judges. The July 24 order had directed payment, but the court reversed after late legal arguments and Gov Blagojevich vetoes. The dispute moves to circuit court in Cook County as judges seek current and retroactive raises.
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Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Daniel Waynes
Hynes
Comptroller’s Office
Rod Blagojevich
Comptroller
Supreme Court
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Mary Ann G. McMorrow
Charles E. Freeman
Robert R Thomas
Thomas R. Fitzgerald
Thomas L. Kilbride
Rita B. Garman
Philip J. Rarick
Alan Henry
Henry
U.S. Senate
Illinois
Lisa Madigan
Madigan
Melissa Merz
Illinois Judges Association
Cook County
Ann B. Jorgensen
Judges Association
Blagojevich
Group fights AmerenCIPS gas rate hike in Illinois
A consumer watchdog group weighs in against AmerenCIPS proposed 16.7 million dollar rate increase for 170,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. The plan funds 42 million dollars in upgrades including pipe replacement and computer systems. The Citizens Utility Board argues the rise overcharges residential customers and could be spread across all customer classes. AmerenCIPS serves Benton Carbondale Du Quoin and Harrisburg with rates rising, and final ICC ruling expected by October with new rates starting November 1.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Commerce Commission
Leigh Morris
Ameren Corp
Morris
Citizens Utility Board
CIPS
Julie Lucas
Lucas
Amerencips
Amerencip$s
Dixie Truckers Home passes to new owner after 75 years
McLean AP Dixie Truckers Home on Route 66 near Interstate 55 is sold after 75 years of family ownership by Chuck and Charlotte Beeler. A Providence company now operates the landmark cafe and gas station, ending an era that began in 1928 with hamburgers for truckers. Community members lament the loss of the Dixie as a local icon on the Mother Road.
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McLean
Dixie Truckers
Chuck
Charlotte Beeler
Journey
Chuck Beeler
Dixie
J.P. Walters
Viola and
John Geske
Kathy Miller
Illinois Route 66 Association
Chicago
Dixie Truckers Home
Howell Woman Injured After Alleged Cairo Robbery Attempt
A Cairo woman remains positive after an alleged attack tied to an attempted robbery. Dennis Childs and Duncan were jailed at Tri County Detention Center with bond set at 2500 for Childs. Duncan remained in custody with no bond posted as of Thursday afternoon. First court appearance set for Aug 19 at 1 p.m. Police say both suspects admitted to the attempted robbery during questioning. Childs with Pilots scoring over 21 per game last season. Cairo coach calls both “good kids” and remorseful. Howell, with relatives in Cairo and Cape Girardeau, says she feels lucky and plans to visit Cairo again to see its potential.
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Tri-County
Allin
Childs
Duncan
Howell
Cairo
Larry Baldwin
Rabies Case Confirmed in Jackson County
A red bat hitting a Ava garage is Jackson County's first rabies case this year. The bat was euthanized and tested positive for rabies at the Illinois lab in Carbondale. No humans or pets were exposed. Authorities urge pet vaccinations and caution with wild animals.
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Jackson County
Ava
Lloyd Nelson
Nelson
Deanville
County Health Department
Illinois Department of Public Health
Carbondale
Williamson County
Animal Control Agency
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