Bill tightens bingo rules in proposed bill actions
The bill, now in passage stage in the House after Senate Judiciary committee changes, would place bingo enforcement with the Department of Revenue and require $200 annual licensing fees. Licenses restricted to nonprofit groups. prizes capped per night and per game. Some senators doubt it will pass or entitle constitutional approval or a governor signature.
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Eavesdrop bill clears Senate amid debate on witnesses
The Illinois Senate approved a bill allowing state attorneys to eavesdrop on conversations for criminal prosecution if one party consents, 36 to 14. House concurrence required. Some senators praised the tool to combat crime. others warned of potential witch hunts. Senate also sent 6.1 million to Chicago Medical School for expansion and discussed deans’ meeting on black studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Housa
Chicago Medical School
Illinois House passes corrections department bill for jails
Lindsay Schaub News Service reports Illinois House approval of a package creating a state Department of Corrections. The measure aims to standardize jail inspections and standards across county and city facilities with annual checks and potential closures if conditions remain substandard. Gov. Ogilvie has not named a director yet, and reforms may shift prisons to a new agency with broader law enforcement changes. The package advances to the Senate for amendments before final action. Also notes the Mauritius dodo’s extinction due to sailors, pigs, and rats.
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Decatur
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Sparta
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House
Ogilvie
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Department of Public Safety
General Assembly
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Tax relief bills move to governor after assembly action
Springfield two bills to aid local property tax payers cleared the General Assembly. The House approved a personal property tax exemption for one automobile and one household of furniture by 120 to 17, while the Senate backed a 63 plus exemption on real estate taxes for homeowners aged 63 and older at up to 540. Opponents warned smaller counties would suffer as schools rely on property taxes.
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Lindsay-Schaub. News Service
Springfield
General Assembly
House
Senate
State approves school transportation bill in Madison and St Clair counties
A bill providing 250000 dollars for transporting school children in Madison and St. Clair counties passed the Senate and was sent to Gov. Ogilvie for signature. It represents the state's share of funding to Bi-State Development Agency for reduced fare transportation for students.
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Lindsay-Sehaub News Service
Springfield
Madison
St. Clair
Senate
Richard B. Ogilvie
Bi-State Development Agency
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