Illinois set to raise rural interstates to 70 mph
A proposal to raise the rural interstate speed limit to 70 mph in Illinois faces costs. IDOT estimates about 900 signs must be replaced at roughly 200000 dollars, plus labor and post changes. Governor Quinn will review SB 2356. if enacted, work could start Jan 1.
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Illinois
Illinois Department of Transportation
Land of Lincoln
IDOT
Joe Miller
Miller
Pat Quinn
Hurterickson
See
Illinois State Police
Quinn
David Blanchette
Chicago
Indiana Department of Transportation
Linda Wilson
Chester Logston
Jim Hargus
Interstate 65
Lebanon
Ind
Oklahoma and Illinois Debates Over Firearm Law Reach Aids
Debates in Oklahoma and Illinois hinge on a federal appeals court ruling affecting concealed carry and local gun ordinances. Governor Raoul says the ruling targets concealed weapons, while Phelps argues for unified state rules. The 161 page Senate plan, backed by House Speaker Madigan, faces concerns that it eliminates city gun laws despite broad public safety provisions including background checks and training requirements.
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Illinois
Senate
John Cullerton
Dchicago
House
Michael Madigan
Chicago
Raoul
Phelps
National Rifle Association
Du Quoin Concert Dates Announced For August Lineup
Acts announced for the Du Quoin grandstand include Matt Maher on August 27 with Brittany Loyd as opener. The Vancouver group Theory of a Deadman headlines August 29 with Trapt opening. Montgomery Gentry performs August 30 with Drew Baldridge opening. Kansas closes August 31 with The Fabulous Thunderbirds opening. Unannounced free shows will occur during the fair.
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Matt Maher
Carmi
Brittany Loyd
Rednour
Vancouver
Theory of A Deadman
Trapt
Montgomery Gentry
Drew Baldridge
Eddie Montgomery
Troy Gentry
Kansas
The
Fabulous Thunderbirds
State Democrats float their own education budget plan
State Democrats propose a separate education budget showing 11 percent below the target set by a state education panel. Grants to busing remain at current levels, about 64 percent of what is needed. Most public universities face level funding after an initial 4.6 percent cut, with SIU and NIU receiving small declines including a $109,000 cut for SIU from a $204.6 million allotment.
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Moore
Glenn Lewis
Lewis
Albert Ashwood
Oklahoma
Joplin
Oklahoma City Thunder
Downstate
Southern Illinois University
Northern
Illinois University
SIU
LE. Hlavach
Hannah Douglas
Kurt.erickson
Lee
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Tiffany
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Abundant Life Church
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