State police dispatch centers face consolidation plan
Illinois Troopers Lodge 41 president Mike Powell warns Gov. Quinn s plan to shut 16 of 20 district dispatch centers could endanger troopers and public safety. The budget proposes consolidating to four centers in Du Quoin Springfield Sterling and Des Plaines 40 layoffs expected while a new statewide radio system is promised. Powell argues local dispatchers know areas and emergencies better than distant centers.
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Illinois seeks federal aid after Harrisburg tornado
Governor Pat Quinn urged FEMA to overturn a denial of disaster assistance for five Southern Illinois counties hit by the February 29 storms. FEMA had cited 426 homes damaged, later revised to 441, plus over 100 businesses, amid seven deaths in Harrisburg as an EF4 tornado struck the 9,000 resident city. Illinois disputed the low damage threshold and pressed Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for relief.
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State senator turned away from facility
State Senator Dave Luechtefeld visited Murphysboro's juvenile prison but was blocked by officials amid Gov. Quinn's plan to close 14 large state institutions. Juvenile Justice spokesman Kendall Marlowe said senators and other officials are welcome.
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Forby Focuses on Jobs in 59th Illinois Senate Bid
Incumbent Gary Forby of Benton leads a field of Democrats seeking the 59th district seat with jobs and economic recovery as the core issue. Forby, in the senate since 2003, vows to continue his work to put people to work as the district navigates recession.
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GOP's Burzynski Minor seek Senate seat in Illinois
GOP candidates Burzynski and Minor aim to win the 59th Senate District, arguing Illinois faces a dire financial condition. Minor, a 34 year church pastor and long time school board member, calls for economic revival through tax cuts and reform, seeking to end political corruption and push genuine change in the region.
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