Ryan pushes terrorism bill as part of job in Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan unveiled proposals to combat terrorism arguing state action complements federal efforts. The plan would create a new terrorism offense, seize terrorist assets, and widen wiretap authority with telephonic judicial permission. Support came from police groups. rivals questioned political motives.
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Springfield
Illinois
Jim Ryan
Illinois Capitol
Ryan
Patrick J. O'Malley
Palos Park
O'Malley
United States
Auditor general faulted state grant agency over grants oversight
Illinois Auditor General William G. Holland told the Legislative Audit Commission the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity failed to properly monitor Illinois FIRST grants including park projects or member initiatives. Auditors reviewed 100 grants and found lapses in compliance and monitoring from June 30, 2000, as the agency administers about 1.6 billion in grants with 12 billion in public funds. A 17 member audit unit now oversees grant use and financial audits are required for most recipients. The audit notes many grants lacked timely audits and the agency pledged fixes to strengthen controls.
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Springfield
Illinois Auditor General
Illinois First
Legislative Audit Commission
William G. Holland
Illinois Department of Commerce and Siecurity Affairs
Aft Li
Pam McDonough
Illinois
McDonough
Cher union sees 3.5 percent raise and arbitration plan
District Superintendent Steve Nixon said the contract sets a precedent by using the American Arbitration Association to resolve future disputes. Cachers agreed to assist with assurances as negotiations cover the first year and potential arbitration in later years.
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Cachers
Stevenson
Audit points finger at board of education
State Senator Vince Demuzio and the Audit Commission examined regional offices of education for mismanagement themes. The audit found numerous programs with few staff, prompting calls to move auditing to the Auditor General and to consider abolishing advisory boards for oversight.
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Board of Education
Springfield
Vince Demuzio
Carlinville
Education
Chicago
Julie A. Curry
Dount Zion
The
Audit Commission
McGee
Brenda Heffner
William G. Holland
Demuzio
Auditoreneral
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Southern Illinois Healthcare
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