Illinois Court to rule on funding for $31 billion construction program
The Illinois Supreme Court weighs legality of the 2009 statewide construction program that funds bridges roads and university projects including SIU Transportation Education Center. If struck down lawmakers may reconvene this summer with potential tax and funding changes debated by governors and legislators.
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Betty Ford dies at 93 former first lady obituary
Betty Ford, widow of Gerald Ford and founder of the Betty Ford Center, has died at age 93. The former first lady was praised for candor about breast cancer prescription drug and alcohol addiction and for advancing women’s health and reducing stigma around addiction.
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