Former IDOT worker sues agency for 1.8 million in Springfield case
Carterville resident Edward Killman, a former IDOT building and grounds manager, files a federal lawsuit in Springfield seeking 1.8 million. He alleges wrongful termination on April 25, 2008, and contends his firing may reflect political reassignment rather than cause.
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Carterville
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IDOT
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Kerley
Larry Woolard
Tim Martin
Budget cuts won't snow IDOT keeps Illinois roads clear
Illinois Department of Transportation vows to maintain winter road safety despite a 4 percent operating cut approved by the General Assembly. IDOT officials say cuts will target administrative costs and travel, not core services, with snow plow operations and frontline staff shielded as much as possible. The plan includes potential layoffs, a buyout option for 3,000 executives, and a cap on budget growth amid oversight by lawmakers during the November veto session.
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SERS
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Teamsters Joint Council
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Obama pushes doubling ethanol production in eight years
Peoria visit highlights Obama call to reach 5 billion gallons of ethanol yearly by 2012 as he urges energy independence and expands renewables. He backs 20 percent power from renewables by 2020 and boosts agricultural research funding. Keyes counters with a cautious note on slave reparations, suggesting tax exemptions for descendants.
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Chicago Defender
Blagojevich outlines Illinois drug import network plan
Governor Blagojevich will announce a state network of pharmacies allowing Illinois residents to buy prescription drugs from Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom despite federal prohibitions. The move expands beyond Minnesota and Wisconsin by including Europe and raises safety concerns from FDA officials.
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