Gas price worries hit middle and rich drivers in poll
AP Ipsos poll finds seven in ten Americans feel high gasoline prices pinch finances across income levels. Many cut driving and vacations, and expect price rises to worsen. In the sample, more than half report spending cuts on heating and air conditioning, with concerns rising fastest among those earning over $50,000.
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Airport deal may link Marion to Chicago flights soon
The plan by Great Lakes Airlines to run a Chicago connection from Marion Quincy and Decatur hinges on state funding and a signed contract. Officials expect service could start within 90 days, possibly by August, marking a regional economic milestone for Southern Illinois.
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Budget session yields grants and new subsidies across Illinois
Illinois lawmakers approved a $750,000 grant to help market Asian carp and a $1.65 million state subsidy to attract air service linking Decatur Marion and Quincy with Midway Airport. Amtrak service expansion was approved and efforts to curb high school dropouts by revoking licenses advanced.
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