Topinka casino plan sparks cautious Illinois reaction
Illinois Republicans mostly study and hedge on Judy Baar Topinka's Chicago casino proposal, forecasting a potential five billion dollar four year boost but unlikely legislative action. The piece traces past Illinois casino efforts, Blagojevich spin, toll road lease talk, and education staff shifts including Randy Dunn's departure and Elliot Regenstein's exit.
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Energy plan for Illinois uses ethanol and coal in run up to election
Governor Blagojevich unveils a long range energy proposal favoring ethanol and Illinois coal with slogans like bio fuel energy independence and jobs. A SurveyUSA poll shows 44 percent approval while 60 percent of downstate respondents disapprove. reporters Kurt Erickson and Matt Adrian provide contact details.
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State Incentive Aims to Trim Health Insurance Costs
Illinois reports the opt-out health plan for retirees has saved about 614 thousand dollars in the current fiscal year, with 80 participants switching from the state plan to a spouse’s private coverage and receiving 150 dollars per month. The initiative, approved last year, aims to curb state health care expenses as total costs exceed 900 million.
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Retired cops gain concealed carry permits in Illinois
About 1,550 retired Illinois police officers have earned concealed carry rights under a 2004 federal act adopted last year. The program, run by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, requires prior arrest powers, a 70 percent shooting score, and fees of 75 dollars for one handgun or 100 dollars for both revolvers and semiautomatics.
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