Blagojevich signs $800 million in bills amid budget talks
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed more than 800 million in spending into law on the first day of the new fiscal year for several agencies including the Governor and Lt Governor offices and the Illinois Arts Council. Most of the $52 billion budget awaits approval as negotiations continue with constitutional officers over additional cuts. Officials report a proposed 7.5 percent reduction from the governor, while some offices push for smaller cuts or resist deeper reductions citing impact on services.
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City of Chicago sues porch owners over deadly collapse
The city accuses LG Properties and affiliates of a three story Lincoln Park building of illegal condo conversion and an oversized porch built without proper permits. The suit seeks daily penalties up to five hundred dollars and immediate porch replacement amid funerals for victims.
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Store owners face tough choice with remaining animals
Villa Park AP. Center for Disease Control guidelines force Phil and Shari Moberley to decide how to handle about 450 animals at Phil's Pocket Pets after prairie dog linked monkeypox outbreak. They face euthanasia or partial euthanasia with six week quarantine while hundreds of wallabies armadillos chinchillas and other pets stay in the home. The business has been closed since June 4 and owners fear losing pets including a dog.
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