Illinois election code limits voting days to two per year
The Senate approved a bipartisan election code cutting voting days to May and November with a 35 to 0 vote and seven present. The House has already backed a competing two day plan sponsored by Clyde Choate. both proposals require voter reregistration once the code takes effect. The confusion around consolidation and reregistration is central as opponents criticize speed and rights impacts.
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Senate eyes lottery plan to unlock school aid stalemate
Illinois Senate weighs a state lottery as a tool to break a stalemate over higher school aid. Democrats push Bakalis plan for 126 million while Ogilvie argues 90 million may strain resources. House panel approves nearly 30 million for nonpublic school aid including text book and counseling grants.
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Southern Illinois students take full time jobs in stores
About 44 home economics students from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale will work full time in stores this summer or next fall to meet merchandising degree requirements. Nine students will participate in a summer Europe tour organized with the marketing department. Non Muslims are forbidden to enter Mecca and Medina.
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