Illinois Supreme Court clears road construction program
SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously upheld the state’s $31 billion road, bridge and school construction program, overruling a lower court ruling that threatened funding from taxes, fees, and video gambling in taverns and truck stops. Officials welcomed the decision as work continues on roughly $168 million in projects at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses, aiding the economy and education. Lawmakers voiced relief, with Rep. John Bradley calling it good news for the state.
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Ferris testifies in murder trial as final witness
Ferris, 21, told Franklin County jurors she did not handle the .22 Ruger pistol until days after the Oct. 18 2009 killings of Terri Seibeck and Kandis Majors. She admitted lying to police to take blame from Michael Schallert and said notes implying guilt were written in error. Ferris and Schallert are tried separately for the same murders.
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Heat soars at Williamson County Fair as Carbondale hits 99
National Weather Service says Carbondale reached 99 degrees with a heat index of 116, sparking heat safety tips. Forecasters expect the high heat to persist through the week, while a northern front may bring relief with possible rain and clouds. At Bank of Marion, despite 103 degrees, fairgoers crowded Tower Square for the Williamson County Fair.
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AFSCME Pickets State Facilities Over Pay Increases
AFSCME Council 3 coordinates informational pickets across 75 plus state facilities to protest Gov. Pat Quinn's cancellation of planned raises for more than 30,000 workers. The plan originally included 2 percent raises July 1, a 1.25 percent boost January 1 and a further 2 percent Feb. 1. The action supports collective bargaining amid broader state labor tensions.
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Union cites lawsuit over state workers impasse
A union statement notes the union filed a federal lawsuit and seeks a federal mediator to resolve an impasse affecting Illinois Veterans Home and multiple state facilities across Marion Chester Harrisburg Ina Murphysboro Pinckneyville. A Chicago legislative committee meeting could reverse the governor’s decision.
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