Lawmakers show support with flowers in Bradley
Lawmakers rally around funding and budget talks in Illinois. Blagojevich refuses to apologize for comments and vows not to raid the road fund, preserving an estimated 140 million for road projects. Senate leaders dispute budget paths as Republicans press for road-fund protection while balancing new charges and ballot moves.
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Marion approves ordinance to cap malpractice damages
Marion adopts a ordinance restricting medical malpractice claims limiting non economic damages to three times economic losses. Health workers providing aid in emergencies are exempt from liability for inadvertent later losses if care was given properly. Defendants must cover the prevailing party costs. Butler cites uncertainty over enforceability.
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Mayors meet as Romney replaces Kerry at conference
Carbondale mayor Cole notes the national gathering of mayors, with Mitt Romney stepping in for Kerry and a videotaped Bush message at a NATO summit. He emphasizes shared urban issues, local resource limits, and raising Carbondale's profile among big-city leaders.
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Court martial for Collins and Hall over whiskey and drunkenness
A Springfield report describes a court martial convened for John Collins and Hugh Hall. Collins was found guilty of drunkenness on guard duty and allowing whiskey from a barrel. Hall was found guilty of taking whiskey from a keg. Both were sentenced to lashes and will be paraded for inspection. Springfield AP notes Illinois lawmakers push potluck health regulation changes amid past outbreaks.
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Jason Ringenberg Solo Acoustic Show at Yellow Moon
Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers headlines a solo acoustic performance at the Yellow Moon venue. The show spotlights his country punk past with intimate renditions expected for fans and curbside attendees.
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