Illinois Senate backs land trust disclosure bill
The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee approved a strong bill to require disclosure of beneficiaries of land trusts doing government business. The measure, 13 to 0, expands to sales leases and condemnations, targeting secrecy in Chicago deals and potential public official profits. A separate gun control proposal stalled after a tie vote, with sponsors Vow to move on and adjust for gun enthusiasts.
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Senate approves rail grants aiding college town commutes
Illinois Senate approved 42 to 1 a 557000 package subsidizing railroads that shuttle Chicago area students to Western Illinois University Macomb Quincy College and other western towns. The measure links to a mass transit accord backing CTA funds. House action included a fetal rights constitutional amendment and provisions extending unemployment benefits to domestic workers along with measures on real estate appraisers alcohol venue liability and auto antipollution devices.
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Governor's sliding scale pay raise plan eyed by lawmakers
Governor Daniel Walker announced a plan for state employees to receive a cost of living pay raise starting September 1. The proposal would grant 3.9 percent or at least $300 annually, with legislators to introduce the bill next week. Republican majorities had already moved a flat 5 percent raise.
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Highway funds released for Madison and St. Clair counties
Gov. Daniel Walker announced $10.5 million in highway improvements will be funded from state motor fuel tax revenue for Madison and St. Clair counties. The sum reflects four years of local contributions, blocked by a prior construction freeze amid discrimination charges in unions. Senator Sam Vadalabene praised the lift of the funding freeze and withdrew bond legislation for Metro East projects.
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