Illinois Supreme Court to hear Democratic drawn map case
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear a Democratic filed suit to validate the new state legislative map. Oral arguments set for Nov. 11 in Chicago with Democrats asserting the map meets legal requirements while Republicans prepare to challenge it in federal court.
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Thompson Aide Defends Winston & Strawn Contract
Illinois paid Winston & Strawn about 272000 to draft Governor Thompson’s plan to fund transportation with an oil tax. State records show 42 firm lawyers worked March through June, with 253451 in legal fees and 18483.89 in expenses. Thompson called the firm’s work superior and not favoritism, noting reduced rates and no conflicts.
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Lake County sheriff barred from political harassment
Federal consent decrees ban the Lake County sheriff from punishing deputies who disobey orders to perform political work. Sheriff Tom Brown and the sheriff's merit commission accepted decrees that create binding arbitration and a seven member grievance committee to oversee personnel practices, taking effect immediately.
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