Governor threatens veto on gambling expansion
Governor Rod Blagojevich warned he will veto bills expanding gambling as a budget fix. He argued gambling is not a magic solution and urged reforms and spending restraint, while lawmakers push riverboat proposals and a plan to tax casinos more heavily. The debate centers on a hoped $350 million from the 10th casino license amid court questions over auction legality.
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Illinois House Passes Teens Seat Belt and Passenger Limits
The Illinois House approved a bill to restrict under eighteen drivers with less than six months' experience from carrying more than one other person under twenty unless related. It would allow police to stop drivers for not wearing seat belts as a primary offense. The measure, 78 to 34, moves to Gov. Blagojevich for signing or veto.
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Judge refuses to lift high school hazing suspensions
In Chicago, U S District Chief Judge Charles P Kocoras refused to grant a temporary restraining order cooling suspensions for two Glenbrook North High School students tied to a May 4 hazing incident. Gendelman and Wessel deny involvement while 31 students faced suspensions and 15 were charged with battery.
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Tongue Splitting Ban Advances In Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate approved a bill to curb tongue splitting a cosmetic surgical procedure forking the tongue. The measure passed 57 to 0, mapping a softer Senate version after House action in March and now moves to the House for final approval.
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Disaster unemployment aid offered for Southern Illinois storms
Workers in Alexander Massac Pope and Pulaski counties may file for federal disaster unemployment assistance after Bush declared the area a disaster. Claims filed with the Illinois Department of Employment Security by June 19, with max weekly payments of 438 for dependents, 391 for dependents, or 331 for individuals. Pay stubs and earnings records recommended.
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