Illinois lawmakers wrap 2007 with transit tax plan approval
Springfield lawmakers finish what appears to be their final fights of 2007 by approving a plan to raise taxes in Chicago area counties to rescue cash strapped transit systems. They outline key dates for 2008 including primary elections on Feb 5, a Feb 13 return, and Blagojevich's budget address slated for Feb 20.
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David Miller
Dlynwood
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R Morton
Gary Forby
Dbenton
Blagojevich
Michael Madigan
Madigan
Illinois lawmakers approve transit plan bailout amid capital bill delay
State lawmakers from both parties produced a split vote with downstate Democrats backing the Chicago bailout as the capital program is put on hold. Governor Blagojevich seeks a spring push for capital funding to repair aging bridges and schools while some downstaters criticize the free senior rides as political. House members approved an income limit for the senior rides, with Republicans urging a firmer stance.
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Mike Jacobs
East Moline
Bob Flider
Mount Zion
Dan Reitz
Steeleville
Blagojevich
Illinois
Mike Best
Murphysboro
David Miller
D-Lynwood
Illinois lawmakers split on proposal without Blagojevich backing
House members voting yes Kurt Granberg D Carlyle Dan Reitz D Steeleville. Senators voting no Gary Forby D Benton John Jones R Mount Vernon. House members voting no Mike Best R Murphysboro Brandon Phelps D Harrisburg. Senator not voting David Luechtefeld R Okanville. Proposal lacks backing of Blagojevich or Senate President Emil Jones D Chicago.
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Carlyle
Dan Reitz
Steeleville
Gary Forby
Benton
John Jones
Mount Vernon
Mike Best
Murphysboro
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
David Luechtefeld
Okanville
Blagojevich
Senate
Emil Jones
Chicago
BCHS after school grant funds 125000 yearly for five years
Center director Marla Harp announces a five year grant of about 125000 dollars each year to Berea County High School. The funds expand enrichment options including hip hop dance, landscaping, jewelry making, digital photography and music editing. More than 225 students have benefited while tutoring and credit recovery aid graduation prospects.
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Josh
Kimball
Susan Barnes
Carbondale
Jason Stout
Stout
Saluki Way boosts funding for SIU Carbondale stadium plan
SIU Carbondale and the City of Carbondale seal an intergovernmental deal funding an 80 million Saluki Way project anchored by a 12,000 seat football stadium and arena renovations. City commits 20 million in sales tax over 20 years, up to 1 million annually, while GA United reaches first contract with raises up to 6 percent through 2010.
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Saluki Way
Brad Cole
Southern Alumni Magazine
SIUC
Cole
GA United
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