Budget stalemate lingers after two hour Springfield talks
Springfield AP report says governor Rod Blagojevich and legislative leaders spent two hours Friday without progress detail. House Speaker Michael Madigan plans hearings next week to keep government operating if no budget by July 1. He also has asked IFEC to study Blagojevich proposals amid a roughly 2.3 billion deficit.
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Family of boy who nearly drowned issues statement of thanks
The 6-year-old Donald Houser- Richerme remained in critical condition at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital after nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool in Chicago Ridge. The family thanked supporters, asked for continued prayers, and noted a fund at Founders Bank in Worth. Authorities will not file charges against the apartment owner after a maintenance man cut the pool lock.
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Blagojevich backs off tourism cuts in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD Gov. Rod Blagojevich reversed a planned cut to Illinois tourism funding after lobbying by tourism groups and Senate President Emil Jones. Officials say the budget will remain at current levels as lawmakers haggle over the fiscal 2005 budget. Williamson County Tourism Director Larry Bowman notes the shift avoids tighter restrictions while planning adjustments after a state budget passes. Domestic travel in 2002 supported 302,600 tourism jobs and $22 billion in Illinois.
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