Hearing set for pilots in Afghan bombing case
A military hearing is scheduled for January 13 to determine if Maj. Harry Schmidt and Maj. William Umbach of the Illinois Air National Guard will face court-martial over the mistaken bombing that killed four Canadians in Afghanistan. The hearing will be at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
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Gubernatorial candidates mum on budget fix
In a Springfield news conference with Election Day near, Republican Jim Ryan and Democrat Rod Blagojevich refused to name specific budget cuts to close a 2 to 2.5 billion deficit. Both vowed no major tax hikes. Ryan criticized Blagojevich for promising hundreds of millions in new spending while claiming cuts could save only limited sums. Blagojevich spokesperson Billy Weinberg reiterated no tax increase and cited about 600 million in new programs slowing in the first year.
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Chicago police offer 250 bonus for fitness test uptake
Chicago police offer a 250 bonus to officers who pass a voluntary fitness test amid low uptake. About 2,600 of 13,600 eligible officers have taken the test, with roughly 2,400 passing. the program aims to cut long term health costs.
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Durkin campaigns against Durbin over Senate logjam
Republican Jim Durkin attacked incumbent Richard Durbin at a Springfield news conference over a partisan logjam in Congress. He cited stalled homeland security plans, judicial nominees, and prescription drug proposals as key failures, while noting lack of funding for his Illinois race and minimal TV ads. Durbin defended his votes on drug plans and energy issues, arguing Democrats seek workable compromises while addressing union concerns.
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Bush Plans Springfield Rally To Boost Illinois Republicans
President George W. Bush will visit Springfield on Sunday to bolster the homestretch campaigns of Illinois Republicans. Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan and U.S. Rep. John Shimkus join the rally at the Old State Capitol between 11 a.m. and noon, with other GOP candidates also attending. Campaign managers say the visit signals momentum for the Republican ticket ahead of Election Day.
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Former lawmaker to cooperate in licenses-for-bribes case
Former Illinois lawmaker Roger Stanley 59 from Streamwood agrees to cooperate with prosecutors in a bribes-for-licenses inquiry tied to Gov. George Ryan era state contracts. He faces questions about business ties to House members and payments of 130000 to strategist Donald Udstuen.
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