Audit finds ISBE failing to follow state mandates
Springfield audit shows the Illinois State Board of Education did not meet state mandates from a fiscal year ending June 30 2008 including a Governor's Recognition Program a high performance school rewards system a model curriculum technology learning grants family life courses and timely hearings on suspensions The audit notes staff shortages and organizational structure as causes ISBE officials acknowledge limits plan to prioritize remaining mandates while criticisms include inadequate oversight of regional offices and autonomy of regional superintendents The report cites 13 findings 11 repeated from the prior audit and mentions early retirements layoffs and hiring freezes as key impacts
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Illinois to receive 436 million for 205 projects in House bill
The House transportation package would fund about 205 Illinois projects totaling around 436 million as part of a nationwide 11 billion program. Highlights include a 500 000 park trail in Quincy and a 5 million Fox River bridge, with Chicago projects like 540 000 for a Navy Pier transportation museum and 13 million to improve Ogden Avenue.
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High priority Illinois road projects seek funding in bill
The measure lists Illinois projects including 500,000 for a four lane link between Illinois 13 and U S 45 near Harrisburg 625,000 to finish Du Quoin road work from Industrial Park Drive to Bakery Boulevard 700,000 to widen South Wall Street in Carbondale and 1 26 million to resurface Shawnee College Road in Pulaski County The bill totals 275 billion for national transport through 2009 with House likely to pass this week and negotiations ahead with the Senate. Shelith Hansbro IDOT says funding is welcome in any form.
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Dorm sprinkler bill advances in House with 2013 install target
House Bill 4361 would require all colleges and universities to install sprinkler systems in dormitories by 2013. The measure allows fee increases and revolving loan funding via the Illinois Finance Authority. Rep. Daniel Burke cites about 1,800 dorm fires annually and 32 deaths since 1990, while Rep. Mike Bost argues sprinklers primarily protect property and not lives in single-story buildings. The bill passed unanimously.
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