Pay hike clashes with stalled school hospital funding
Springfield governor Blagojevich authorized a 9.6 percent pay raise for himself and top officials while a months old budget bill failed to deliver promised funds to 24 school districts for $150 million in construction aid due to a paperwork glitch. Hospitals face delays on more than $1 billion in promised funding.
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Blagojevich delay could push rebates to October
Illinois Governor Blagojevich weighs a rate relief plan for Ameren and ComEd customers. If he delays or vetoes, refunds may be postponed beyond September, with some bills reaching customers in October. Ameren cites $16 million extra over five years and a new web tool to estimate refunds. Ameren vows prompt action if approvals arrive.
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Rod Blagojevich
Ameren and ComEd
Blagojevich
Ameren
Shelley Epstein
Epstein
Attorney General’s Office
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
Mike Riopell
Mass gathering rule eyed to fund extra deputies at festival
Beginning Tuesday local authorities faced the issue of a proposed mass gathering ordinance offering to pay for additional deputies. Sevier noted five deputies patrolled the county while state police and the Forest Service assisted. About 1,455 vehicles were checked and 350 to 400 citations issued with 22 drug arrests. Revenue from fines could fund county needs though the owner of the private venue would be affected. Local residents would also fall under the rules, not just the festival attendees.
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Sevier
Illinois State Police
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Eichorn
Tim York
York
Health officials test West Nile cases in Illinois
Illinois health officials report 215 human West Nile cases in 2006 with 10 deaths nationwide and eight current cases across Cook DuPage Kane Madison Ogle and Tazewell counties this summer. State officials work with county partners to detect and treat while public guidance emphasizes prevention.
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Kane
Madison
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Tazewell
Gillespie
State Health Department
Illinois Department of Health
Combat West Nile with precautions
Health officials outline precautions to reduce West Nile virus risk from infected mosquitoes. Avoid outdoor activity at dusk and dawn. wear protective clothing. use DEET based repellents and check infant safety with physicians. Ensure screens fit tightly. repair tears. keep doors closed overnight. Eliminate standing water sources like bird baths and tires. keep lawns mowed.
Denied funds stall school construction amid political tension
Illinois lawmakers and school officials react to funding delays for 24 districts as Gov. Blagojevich and the General Assembly face timing issues. Rep. Bost labels the governor political posturing, while Du Quoin and Schurz leaders express disappointment and consider litigation over promised grants and 2002 commitments.
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Mike Bost
Murphysboro
Schurz
Bradley
John
Schools Handle Heat With Common Sense Recess Rules
De Soto School District Superintendent Mark Bullock says no temperature threshold exists for indoor recess. Giant City School District’s Sharon Mayes notes air conditioning helps preserve recess. Unity Point Elementary’s James Berezow says decision depends on comfort, while Murphysboro’s Chris Grode sees heat as less of a concern.
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Mark Bullock
Sharon Mayes
Giant City
Bullock
Unity Point
James Berezow
Chris Grode
Murphysboro Community Unit
Herrin dispatcher resigns amid police investigation
State police conduct initial probe into the Herrin dispatch office with officers cooperating. District 13 Officer David Sneed says the case remains under investigation as evidence is gathered and Williamson County State's Attorney's Office weighs charges. No charges filed as of Tuesday, admin assistant says. Reporter John Homan contributed.
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David Sneed
Williamson County
Jimmy Dean
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