Illinois weighs long term borrowing to balance budget
The Illinois Legislature contemplates borrowing 750 million to cover a one year shortfall amid a May revenue gap of at least 200 million, risking a 10 year payback of 1.15 billion if tied to tobacco settlement proceeds. Senate Republicans and House Democrats press for action before adjournment as critics dub the plan an expensive payday loan.
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Steve Rauschenberger
R-Elgin
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Illinois
Gary Hannig
D-Litchfield
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George Ryan
Frank Watson
Greenville
Will County prosecutor weighs death penalty in farmhouse killings
Mamence man Brian Nelson, 19, faces four first degree murder charges for the killings of his ex girlfriend Sara Tennant 19 her brother Eric 16 her father Harold 46 and friend Jean Bookwalter 46. He allegedly burned the farmhouse and the bodies beyond recognition and was denied bail as prosecutors consider seeking the death penalty. The 18 month old daughter survived in a car outside. Authorities cite a tumultuous relationship and jealousy over Tennant's new partner. a protection order against Nelson was later dismissed by mutual agreement.
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Will County
Jeff Tomczak
Tomczek
Mike Guilfoyle
Sara Tennant
Custer Township
Tennant
Tomczak
Tourists Return to Chicago Skyscrapers After 9/11 Fears
In Chicago, visitors return to Sears Tower and John Hancock Center as summer travel starts. Teachers note a shift from Washington to Midwest sights after Sept 11, with acrophobia among students and renewed interest in the city’s tallest observatories.
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Detroit
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Midwest
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St. Luke Lutheran School
Sherrie Cline
Bloomington
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Ethics gift ban revision heads to Gov Ryan desk
Illinois House passes an ethics bill restricting officials from soliciting campaign contributions from those they regulate. It also caps nominal gifts at 100 dollars annually, but excludes the Legislature and governor’s office from certain rules, drawing criticism as a political cover and a limited step amid a bribery probe tied to Gov. Ryan era truck licenses. Senate Republicans tout it as reform while facing a stalled broader measure.
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Springfield
George Ryan
John Fritchey
Chicago
Senate
University mascot controversy lingers at Illinois trustees meeting
CHAMPAIGN AP The University of Illinois trustees debate the future of Chief Illiniwek the school mascot. Despite years of reports and mixed board support the issue has not been put to a vote and may not be resolved this fall or next spring. Trustee quotes reflect a campus rooted clash over equity and tradition. A March study titled Seeking a Compromise Chief Illiniwek was delivered to the board after nine months of interviews.
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Eamon Kelly
University of Illinois
Chief Slniwek
Chief Illiniwek
Kelly
Springfield
Urbana
Marjorie Lodemann
Champaign County
Roger Plummer
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