Illinois officials clash over handgun registry fee plan
Chicago mayor Emanuel backs a proposed handgun owner registry with a $65 fee aiming to curb illegal guns. Downstate lawmakers deride the measure, arguing it burdens law abiding citizens and won’t cut Chicago crime. Supporters cite commonsense gun regulation and responsible ownership.
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Emanuel
General Assembly
Chicago
Phelps
Illinois
Forby
John Bradley
D-Marion
Southern Illinois
Bradley
Bill Mitchell
Forsyth
Mitchell
Presidents seek new leaders at three colleges
JALC RLC and SCC announce searches for new presidents with retirement dates for leaders Charley Holstein and Larry Peterson. RLC plans April hire after a board review and campus interviews. JALC selects 3 to 5 finalists for board interviews with expected April hire. SCC also forming its presidential search.
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JALC
RLC
SCC
Charley Holstein
Larry Peterson
Bryan
Drew
College
Tim Daugherty
Colleges keep tuition low as aid programs expand across Illinois
Illinois colleges update tuition stays near 88 to 93 per credit hour while planning reviews for potential increases in 2014 and 2015. Institutions seek to widen aid through foundations and MAP grants, with scholarships, dual credit options, and transportation subsidies to assist students nationwide.
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Logan
IASC
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Daugherty
JALC
ALC
Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College Foundation
RSC
Chad Copple
Copple
Southeastern — Illinois College
Angela Wilson
SIC
Wilson
The
Higher Learning Commission
Dana Keating
Eldorado Bank
SIC Foundation
Shawnee Community College
Shawnee
Sharon Felker
Felker
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