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Secret Illinois budget deals hidden in secret agreements
A revealing review shows Democratic governor and lawmakers approved a May state budget via secret side deals totaling 70 million dollars to social service groups private colleges and religious organizations in exchange for votes. The report notes pork spending some worthy causes and calls out lack of public scrutiny in Springfield. It highlights 1.8 million earmarked for religious groups and debates tourism ideas for Lincoln sites as audits flag state fair losses of 9.2 million over two years while funds still fund ads chips and prison cable TV.
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Chicago
Macoupin County
Springfield
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Springfield City Hall
Lincoln Home
New Museum
Jan Kostner
Illinois
William Holland
du Quoin
Bernie Mac