Bill would require dental exams for children by sixth grade
Senate approves House Bill 755 requiring kindergartens second and sixth grade dental exams with May 15 proof deadline. Parents may opt out if access to a dentist is not easy. Measure advances to House for concurrence amid other bills on sprinklers and defibrillators.
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Illinois gasoline prices hit record high $2.02
The average price of gasoline in Illinois climbed to an all time high Thursday of two dollars and two cents a gallon. Statewide the regular self serve price rose a penny from the old record set in June 2000. Chicago area prices averaged two dollars ten cents with eight of ten metro areas outside Chicago reaching record highs.
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Governor vows to veto handgun bill in Illinois
Governor Rod Blagojevich vows to veto SB 2165 a measure that would allow a handgun defense in municipalities limiting handguns. The House approved 90-25 and the measure heads to the Senate for agreement as lawmakers push for an assault weapons ban.
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