Illinois Senate approves four year tuition freeze extension
The Senate approved a measure to keep public university tuition flat for at least four years, with five year limits for some programs like engineering. It would start for students entering after June 2004. Sponsor Sen. Edward Maloney cited budget planning certainty for families. The bill passed 56 to 0 and heads to the House.
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Brooklyn police officer fired after fatal chase incident
Jeff Crisel, 37, was dismissed by the Brooklyn board of trustees for lying on his job application. The Madison County grand jury cleared him of wrongdoing in the Feb 12 death of Clayton Harris Jr., who was struck by Crisel’s car during a foot chase after a traffic stop. An investigation cited multiple abuse accusations from prior posts in Wilsonville and New Athens, with no charges filed.
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Police say charges likely in high school hazing case
Chicago area investigators plan to file criminal charges next week in a videotaped hazing incident at a forest preserve park where five girls were seriously hurt. Authorities interview victims and witnesses as Northbrook police review possible adult involvement and parental assistance with beer and fecal material. Glenbrook North High School disciplines about 50 students amid a melee with up to 100 teens involved.
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Blagojevich Signs Bill Allowing SBC Rate Increases
Governor Rod Blagojevich signed legislation favored by SBC allowing the company to raise rates charged to other carriers within 30 days. Critics warn higher costs for consumers and risk of monopoly, while unions support the measure as protective of jobs and investment in Illinois.
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Illinois House Advances Gambling Expansion Bill
Illinois House panel moves a broad gambling package that would raise riverboat casino positions from 1200 to 2000 and permit 3200 slot machines at horse tracks. It also legalizes video poker in bars and clubs and allows Chicago to own a 4000 position casino. The sponsor cites fiscal benefits of 1.2 to 1.9 billion dollars for the coming year.
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