Illinois unveils prescription drug aid for low income elderly
The program, backed by at least 100 million dollars from the federal government annually, helps 368,000 Illinois seniors buy many medications. Beginning in June singles earning up to 17 200 and couples up to 23 220 qualify with prescriptions costing 3 each. after 1 750 yearly costs the federal 80 percent, participant 20 percent. Governor George H Ryan presided at the briefing with state agency directors and Republican lawmakers offering praise amid politics.
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Gambling interests pour into Illinois state campaigns
Casino interests donated at least 300000 dollars to Illinois state election campaigns in the second half of last year, most to key legislators with limited funds reaching governor candidates. Major gifts went to Senate President James Pate Philip and House Speaker Michael Madigan and their leadership committees, while Duchossois and related donors also backed party committees.
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Cultural exchange in Belleville Japanese class at Governor French Academy
Ten year old Joey Waligorski tries to pin a Hana on a chalkboard as Shinya Kyugo, a 23 year old Nagoya teaching intern, guides students through Japanese lessons. Kyugo aims to improve his English while students learn about Japanese culture and language through weekly activities and respectful greetings.
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Ogle County eyes INS detention center to offset 2004 tax drop
Ogle County officials plan a 26 million INS detention center with 700 beds to house immigrants and detainees. Sheriff Mel Messer says construction would be federal funded with county costs for operations and staff. project may bring 125 jobs and over 3 million yearly in fees. County seeks new revenue as Exelon plant reassessment could cut property tax totals from 471 million to 150 million.
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Illinois AMBER system expands rapid kidnap alerts statewide
Illinois adopts AMBER Alert to push missing child notices to radio and TV within 15 to 30 minutes, using 220 radio and 30 TV outlets. Officials say faster alerts aid swift public tips. critics worry about runaways and parental abductions. The program aims to surpass hours-long delays and facilitate rapid recoveries like Jasmine Anderson.
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