Illinois medical marijuana bill cleared to Senate floor
A public health committee voted 6 to 4 to send Senate Bill 2865, sponsored by Sen. John Cullerton, to the Senate floor. The measure would allow cardholders to obtain prescribed medical marijuana and the plant itself, arguing it aids patients while critics warn of potential abuse.
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Illinois Drug Education and Legislative Reform Board
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Jury picked in Rezko corruption trial secrecy on jurors remains
Federal corruption case against Antonn Tony Rezko moves to opening statements as 12 jurors and six alternates are kept anonymous for now. Prosecutors allege a pay to play scheme tied to state teachers pension funds and hospital expansions. Rezko admits fundraising for Blagojevich and Obama but denies taking part in a shakedown. Obama not charged. focus on Blagojevich administration influence and Levine's roles on state boards.
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Quinn urges Illinois recall amendment for voters to decide
Springfield hearings push a California style recall for elected officials. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn lobbies, Rep. Jack Franks argues voters deserve power to oust ineffective officials, citing Gov. Blagojevich’s tenure. If approved, ballot questions would appear with a recall replacement choice. The measure is House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28.
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Pat Quinn
Illinois
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Illinois lawmakers push FutureGen revival in Mattoon
A Springfield House panel approved a non binding request urging the federal government to locate the 1.8 billion FutureGen plant in Mattoon Illinois. Despite DOE choosing a different path the measure aims to press federal officials to honor the promise and keep FutureGen in Illinois with supporters citing jobs and energy innovation.
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Illinois
Mattoon
Federal Department of Energy
Congress
Rod Blagojevich
Chapin Rose
Mahomet
Angela Griffin
Coles Together
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