Ryan defends terrorism bill as part of duty in Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan pushed terrorism legislation amid a Springfield news conference, saying states share responsibility with federal government. He argued the measures would curb foreign and domestic terrorism, allow faster warrants by telephone, target terrorist wiretaps, and permit death sentences for terrorism murders, with police and state's attorney groups backing the plan.
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Illinois
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Palos Park
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Auditor general faults Illinois FIRST grant oversight by commerce dept
The Illinois Auditor General told the Legislative Audit Commission that the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs failed to properly monitor hundreds of Illinois FIRST grants. Auditors checked 100 grants and found limited compliance reviews with only about 10 percent receiving audits as required.
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Illinois First
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Audit Points Blame Board Over Regional Education Office
State Senator said lawmakers sought an audit of regional education offices for accountability and found the State Board of Education at fault rather than regional superintendents. The audit cites unclear spending criteria, outdated law language, and advisory boards not meeting required times, with calls to centralize auditing and fix oversight structures.
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Vince Demuzio
Carlinville
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Chicago
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Granite City Teachers End Strike as Students Back in Class
Granite City High School reports full buses and classrooms on Monday after a monthlong strike ended with a six year contract. The pact provides a 3.5 percent raise first year and arbitration for later disputes, plus teachers helping with health insurance costs. Superintendent Steve Balen says the agreement sets a precedent by using the American Arbitration Association for future disputes.
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