McCarthy Named Illinois House Higher Education Chair
Kevin A. McCarthy, a schools supplies salesman and former teacher, was named by Speaker Michael J. Madigan to lead the Illinois House Higher Education Committee. The appointment shifts leadership from Wyvetter H. Young as the panel reviews university budget requests. McCarthy is 52 and represents Orland Park.
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State employees staffed Ryan campaigns say insiders
AP Chicago report outlines testimony from Richard Juliano in the Ryan graft case. He described meetings where state workers did campaign work during Ryan's time as secretary of state. Fawell dismissed ethics concerns as unfounded, as prosecutors charge racketeering and misuse of state resources.
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Cook County seeks voidance of 10 Ryan clemencies
Cook County prosecutors asked the Illinois Supreme Court to void 10 clemencies granted by former Gov. George Ryan to death row inmates, arguing the governor overstepped his authority as those inmates had not been properly sentenced or convicted. The move follows ongoing efforts statewide to pursue death sentences in numerous pending cases.
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Veterans urged to use license plate discount in Illinois
Rep. Mike Boland promotes a new veterans license plate discount under the circuit breaker program reducing fees from 78 to 28 for eligible seniors or disabled veterans. He also touts professional sports team plates costing 138 with 50 going to the School Fund, modeled after Florida, needing 800 pre-orders before printing.
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