Illinois Senate advances noise shield for off road facilities
Legislation backed by ABATE would shield owners and operators of off road vehicle facilities from criminal or nuisance actions over noise. Sponsor Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski says owners are not liable for noise emissions or nuisance claims. Senate Judiciary Committee vote was 6-3 to send to full Senate. Locations cited include Williamson, Saline, Perry, Clark and Christian counties.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Bradley Burzynski
Sycamore
Burzynski
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Todd Vandermyde
Abate of
Illinois
Williamson
Saline
Perry
Clark
Christian Counties
Judge Pleads Guilty in Plot to Buy Bench Seat
Cook County Circuit Judge George J. W. Smith admitted tax evasion and a currency violation in a federal case alleging he planned to pay $30,000 to secure his judgeship. Prosecutors say he unlawfully withdrew $20,400 to fund the promised payoff to an unnamed influencer.
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Chicago
Cook County
George J.W. Smith
U.S
Charles Norgle
Smith
United Airlines mechanics approve contract ending 1994 raise delay
United Airlines mechanics and cleaners ratified a five year contract by 59 percent, ending a two year dispute and averting a planned strike that could have harmed the carrier. The deal boosts senior mechanics pay to 35.14 per hour and top cleaners to 19.76 per hour, with retroactive pay raised to 16 500.
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Chicago
United Airlines
United
Scotty Ford
Jack Creighton
Elk Grove Village
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Anti abortion candidates push live birth rights bill in Illinois
Illinois Senate moves a measure to require doctors to treat babies born alive during abortion. The plan, sponsored by Senator Patrick J. O Malley, faces strong opposition from abortion rights groups who argue it conflicts with Supreme Court rulings. The Judiciary Committee approved the bill 6 3 and sent it to the full Senate as candidates position for gubernatorial race.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Jill Stanek
Senate Judiciary Committee
Oak Lawn
Supreme Court
Chaiten
Illinois Senate Endorsements Shape GOP Senate Primary
Three Republican candidates in Illinois court support as James Oberweis, James Durkin and John Cox roll out endorsements from state senators. Oberweis touts eight endorsements and more. Durkin cites 11 state senators including Senate President James Philip and 48 House Republicans plus ex governors Edgar and Thompson. Cox notes Peter Roskam backing and broad county chair support. Primary winner faces Democrat Durbin on March 19.
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Springfield
U.S. Senate
James Oberweis
Aurora
James Durkin
Westchester
Senate
James “Pate” Philip
Wood Dale
Tam
Illinois State Senate
Durkin
Sen
Frank Watson
Greenville
Washington
House
Jim Edgar
Jim Thompson
Oberweis
Peter J. Roskam
Glen Ellyn
Cox
Illinois
Richard J. Durbin
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Tom Reardon
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers
Union
Des Plaines
AMAW
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Springfield Bureau
Patrick J. O’malley
Palos Park
O’malley
Carl E. Hawkinson
Galesburg
Jim Ryan
Lorie Challen
American Civil Liberties Union of
BY Katherine Schott
America
Todd Sieben
Rgenesco
Oberweis Dairy Inc
Sieben
Jim
John Cox
Len
Decdens
Angelarowe
Angela Rowe
Estee Lauder
ESTEE
Barr
Homebuilders Association of Sponta
LLL
Winchester
Cornelius
M@NESSEN
Monessen
Carbondale Brick & Block Company
Industrial Park
Carbondale
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