Illinois FIRST money snapshots October 2000
A month of Illinois FIRST allocations shows Gov. George Ryan releasing funds across the state. Highlights include $9.2 million for Illinois State Fairgrounds and three community colleges, $3.5 million for a Bourbonnais railroad crossing, $6 million for a Wal-Mart distribution facility in Spring Valley, and nearly $6 million to Western Illinois University plus police cars for Union County.
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Capital Plan sparked by Illinois FIRST debated in Springfield
Illinois lawmakers revisit the 1999 Capital Plan amid Democratic control of government. Blagojevich backs casino funding while tensions rise with House Speaker Madigan. Negotiations stall as hearings loom and a session pushed toward a late May wrap.
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Benton woman dies in home fire amid grieving family
Fire in a large two story residence claimed the life of 54 year old Brenda Coffey as 16 relatives including 10 grandchildren mourn. The Illinois State Fire Marshal investigates with the fire likely starting on the second level. Dogs outside unharmed but puppies inside died. neighbors reported siding damage on a nearby home.
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