Illinois Counties Declared Disaster Area After Tornadoes
Gov. Blagojevich declared Alexander Massac Pope and Pulaski counties disaster areas, enabling federal aid after May storms. Two killed and about 50 injured across Southern Illinois, homes damaged including the Quint residence near Metropolis. Victims urged to contact FEMA and insurers, call 800 621 3362 for assistance.
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Handgun bill defeated amid rights clash in Illinois Senate
Sen. Ed Petka argued the measure infringed rights and wouldn’t curb crime, while gun control advocates warned of city gun violence. The bill failed 36-23 with no local lawmakers supporting it, highlighting a deep statewide divide on firearm policy.
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Illinois House panel backs gambling expansion bill
A Springfield House committee approved HB 144 and HB 142 to permit video poker in bars and clubs and authorize Chicago and suburban riverboat casinos. Licenses could raise tax revenue, while a city riverboat could move from 1,200 to 4,000 positions, with suburban riverboat ownership also allowed. The vote was 8 to 4 for video poker and 8 to 3 for new licenses.
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