Durkin criticizes Durbin over Miquelon U S attorney delay
Republican Senate candidate James B Durkin accuses Sen Richard Durbin of stalling the nomination of Miriam F Miquelon for the Southern District of Illinois. Durbin defends full review while Durkin demands a Judiciary Committee hearing and notes Durbin’s handling of gunner nominations. U S judges appointed Laura Jones interim U S attorney May 24 amid Bush nomination.
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Salary measure heads to Gov Ryan over prison worker pay
The Illinois Senate approved a bill to let the Department of Corrections raise inmate store markups up to 35 percent on tobacco and 25 percent on non tobacco items, aiming to fund commissary salaries amid a broader push toward privatizing prison services.
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Illinois State Fair concert lineup announced with Aaron Carter
The 150th Illinois State Fair runs Aug 9 to 18 featuring Toby Keith Kenny Chesney and Aaron Carter among others. Lee Greenwood and the 113th U.S. Army Field Band perform free on Veterans Day Aug 11. Grandstand tickets $14 to $22 with reserve seating on sale June 8. Five nights of free music are also planned. The Du Quoin State Fair adds Lonestar and Sara Evans to its lineup.
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Illinois Senate term lengths set by draw in Secretary of State office
Senators and candidates learned their November term lengths as three cards were drawn at the Secretary of State Jesse White's office. The 58th district includes parts of Jackson, Union, Perry, Washington, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe and St. Clair counties with elections in 2002 2006 and 2010. The 59th district covers Williamson Franklin Johnson Union Alexander Pulaski Massac Pope Hardin Saline Gallatin Hamilton and White counties with elections in 2002 2004 and 2008. The 54th district includes Clinton Fayette Marion Jefferson Effingham Jasper Clay Richland Wayne Edwards Wabash Hamilton and White counties with elections in 2002 2006 and 2008.
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Illinois budget plan weathers reform battles and tobacco settlement bets
Lawmakers approve a spending plan with an $8 billion tobacco settlement expectation over 25 years and a possible $400 million immediate draw against future proceeds. Senate passage 30 to 7 with 21 present, amid fights over borrowing, credit ratings, and ending fund balance. Education aid mostly flat as pensions consume more, while categorical grants face 5 to 7 percent cuts. State universities see a 1.2 percent cut. aid for needy fifth-year college scholarships may survive. Department of Corrections gains flexibility with $25 million, Vienna Center spared, and DHS to close 11 offices saving $12.6 million. Medicaid providers win a $330 million restoration.
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