Behind the scenes in Illinois redistricting talks stall
A bipartisan eight member commission wrestles with map drawing amid a looming constitutional tie breaker. Negotiators clash over Chicago versus suburban and downstate power, with court intervention possible to break the deadlock and determine control of the General Assembly for the next decade.
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FALN terrorist Lopez Rivera gets 55 year sentence
A federal judge sentenced Oscar Lopez Rivera to 55 years in prison after a July 24 conviction on seditious conspiracy armed robbery a weapons violation and four counts of interstate transportation of stolen vehicles. The 37 year old FALN member faced multiple federal charges in the case brought in Chicago by AP.
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Centralia Cuts Back on City Services
Centralia police no longer escort funeral processions unlock for motorists or provide other escort services. The city reduced personnel to trim 200000 to 250000 dollars from the budget as ordered by the City Council.
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Construction strike ends as marathon talks yield deal
Alton AP says construction resumes at Southern Illinois sites after a week long walkout by Operating Engineers Local 520. Work restarted Tuesday following a tentative agreement reached with the Southern Illinois Builders Association after marathon bargaining Monday in the presence of a federal mediator.
Chicago to Buy Midway Airport in City Finance Plan
Chicago will acquire Midway Airport from the deficit ridden Board of Education as part of Mayor Jane Byrne’s plan to keep city schools open on time. The Board approved selling the airport for 41.5 million dollars, board President Raul A Villalobos said.
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