Rosemont seeks court halt on Emerald Casino licensing
Rosemont officials urge a state appeals court to block the Illinois Gaming Board from letting other communities compete for Emerald Casino. The board approved a settlement that could put the 10th license up for grabs, while Emerald seeks more time in bankruptcy court. Chicago aldermen urge reevaluation of a casino license to boost revenue and tourism.
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William Beavers
Gary
Hammond
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Real time forecast to predict lake bacteria and beach closures
Scientists in Bloomington develop a nearly real time method to forecast E. coli levels in Lake Michigan using rainfall, wind, lake levels, temperatures, and sunshine. The approach aims to reduce 48 hour test delays and prevent unnecessary beach closures in Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond.
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Law protects consumers from bogus phone taxes
Rural Monticello resident Sheila Maloney led a three year effort to curb municipal phone taxes. Illinois now allows appeals to the Department of Revenue for wrongly taxed bills with refunds up to three years and removal from lists. Verizon notes rural customers are most affected. Maloney received a $10 refund after three years of taxation.
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Sheila Maloney
Monticello
Telecommunications
Maloney
Julie A. Curry
D. Mount Zion
George H. Ryan
Curry
Illinois Department of Revenue
Tracy Monko Scholle
Scholle
Lincoln Developmental Center moves raise court dispute
Lincoln officials clash over moving 50 residents from the Lincoln Developmental Center while a temporary restraining order blocks further relocations until a permit is issued. The Health Facilities Planning Board has a meeting set for Aug. 15 as union and parent groups challenge the closure plan.
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Lincoln Developmental Center
Logan County
Donald Behle
Health Facilities Planning Board
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Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest
Shapiro Developmental Center
Kankakee
Lincoln Parents Association
Dan Senters
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
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