Mining Still a Good Job in Shaky Times in Illinois
Kevin Cox, 26, returned to coal mines near Sparta Illinois on April 9 after two months of layoff. He and his wife Tarsius face tight finances, unemployment at 124 dollars weekly, rising energy costs, and concern over EPA energy policy while noting the energy sector remains the nation’s resource. Cox reflects on job security, politics, and balancing work and family in tough times.
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Illinois takes first steps on near sixty dollar relief plan
Illinois lawmakers move initial approval on tax relief measures totaling about 59 per person for next year, with at least 645 million in cuts. None yet enacted, and governors signs unlikely. Several bills seek property tax relief, income tax tweaks, and circuit-breaker benefits, but budget impact remains uncertain.
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