Illinois taxes toward education guide constitutional amendment push
Lieutenant governor Pat Quinn advocates SUR-CA20 to amend the constitution and tax near the 6 percent level on 250000 income to boost education funding. Proponents say it would direct half the revenue to education and reduce property taxes, while critics warn it won t improve schooling and may raise overall taxes.
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Juvenile pleads guilty to stay in custody till 21
A 14-year-old pleaded guilty to residential burglary and, under a plea agreement, will remain in a juvenile facility until age 21. An armed robbery count was shifted to adult court for a guilty plea and 27-year-old IDOC sentence. Co-defendant Farrell pleaded guilty to first degree murder and burglary, with a 50 year sentence and dismissal of other murder and robbery counts.
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Salukis suffer narrow NCAA first round loss in 72 71 finish
SIU finished 17-1 in MVC play to clinch the league title with three games left but fell short in the MVC tournament and then lost 72 71 in the opening NCAA round when Kent Williams’ late 3 failed. The Salukis earned a third straight at large bid and climbed to No. 15 in the AP poll.
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan Tips
Call the accuracy hotline in Jackson County at 529-5454 ext 5031 or toll free 800 228 0429 ext 5031 to report wrong information. The note cites Carbondale's boys basketball 27-5 record entering the Class AA state tournament as an example of an error.
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