Springfield Open Meetings Bill Seeks Public Certainty
Legislation sent to the governor would require local leaders to sign statements certifying they did not discuss forbidden topics in executive sessions. The presiding officer must certify sessions avoided topics that should be public under the Open Meetings Act. A federal judge donated Lincoln documents to the Illinois State Historical Library. A Japanese firm plans a 12.5 million quartz plant in Belvidere, employing 50 at startup in 2003. Two die in a Chicago West Side fire with no working smoke detectors.
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Illinois House backs anti terrorism measure with one vote against
The Illinois House passed a terrorism focus bill authorizing expanded police and prosecutor powers including wiretaps and warrants with a three year sunset unless renewed. Gov. Ryan will receive the measure while lawmakers debated civil liberties concerns and a companion $17 million homeland security budget.
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Ryan selects Hawkinson as preferred running mate in GOP bid
Springfield appears Hawkinson, 54, a Harvard Law School grad and former Knox County state’s attorney, as Jim Ryan’s preferred lieutenant governor. Hawkinson has served in the Legislature since 1983 and backs individual handling of capital cases, death penalty support, and integrity focused messaging while avoiding premature enthusiasm for the lieutenant governor post. The pair aim to appeal to women voters on multiple issues and address a governor- Lt. governor dynamic depending on duties granted.
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Illinois attorney general picks Hawkinson for top post
Carl Hawkinson chosen by Jim Ryan to lead the office amid praise from neighboring district senators. The announcement in Galesburg was planned with a Marion stop postponed as Ryan’s press secretary cited Senate duties on the final day of the fall session.
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O'Hare deal collapses amid runway dispute
Gov. George Ryan and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley halted a sweeping plan to expand O'Hare International Airport at the last minute. Talks aimed to resolve airport disputes nearly reached a consensus before a federal action deadline. The main sticking point is a proposed south runway that would require demolishing about 500 homes.
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