Illinois replating project on track after first year
With nearly 7 million new license plates issued, Illinois officials say the first year of the replating program has run smoothly. About 8.5 million vehicles are targeted, with most owners keeping their existing number. More than 116 thousand people paid the renewal fee, adding over 9 million to the road fund.
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New Illinois schools chief Schiller to shake up system
Robert Schiller, a high energy, sometimes abrasive 33 year veteran, joins Illinois as state schools superintendent amid board turmoil. Colleagues praise his data driven, change oriented approach and forecast strong push for reform, while noting autocratic style may upset staff yet yield accountability and progress.
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Illinois Republicans drop challenge to Libertarian petitions
The Illinois Republican Party withdraws its objections to Libertarian signatures, clearing the path for Libertarian candidates on the November ballot after failing to find enough invalid signatures to justify continuing. Cal Skinner could affect the race among Jim Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. The party needed 25,000 valid signatures to place statewide names on the ballot.
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