Illinois driver’s license offices at risk of closure
Secretary of State Jesse White warned that up to five driver’s license facilities could close as Gov. Pat Quinn seeks deep spending cuts. White said a 9.4 percent state budget reduction would be devastating and layoffs or closures depend on legislative decisions. his office oversees 138 facilities.
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Harrisburg cleanup progresses after deadly tornado
Harrisburg and Saline County officials report progress and changes in the debris cleanup and rebuilding effort a week after a deadly tornado struck the area. Assistant police chief David Morris notes a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m remains through the week end with a 7 a.m. end Sunday due to daylight saving time. Looting is minimal with one stolen television and some scrap metal pilfering reported.
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Illinois lawmakers seek president's disaster aid for torn counties
Illinois legislators urge President Obama to consider Gov. Quinn's request to declare tornado ravaged Southern Illinois counties as major federal disaster areas. The appeal comes as damage assessments proceed and lawmakers push for swift federal relief.
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Harrisburg
Illinois
Barack Obama
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Pat Quinn
Bill targets Hardin County party gatherings tax power
Springfield reports an Illinois House committee advanced a bill to arm Hardin County with a tax on attendees of large summer events like Hog Rock and the Gathering of the Juggalos. Revenue would fund law enforcement medical cleanup and related costs, with potential to deny promoters hosting rights. Representative Brandon Phelps sponsors the measure.
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Illinois
Phelps
Illinois House
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Marion Unit 2 weighs options for new high school
Board members review three visions including two renovations and one new facility as Gov. Quinn funds Illinois Jobs Now. The district would receive 56.6 million with 65.8 million locally matched to support a project costing 55.9 to 76.2 million.
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Marion Unit 2 Board of Education
Marion Unit 2
Pat Quinn
Wayne Tate
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