State's late payments harm Jackson County care center
OUR VIEW condemns the state's delayed intergovernmental transfer payments totaling about 800000 dollars to the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County and warns the center could owe up to 1800000 if delays continue. administrators say care remains, payroll is funded by other county funds, and the facility faces an uncertain future without faster aid.
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Illinois lawmakers contact list and offices
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Powell and Pitts Rally Against Fear After 9/11
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues Americans misjudge courage, citing Powell and Roosevelt to urge steadiness and defense of civil liberties. He traces fear’s history from Pearl Harbor to post 9/11 policy, condemning surveillance and scapegoating while praising resilience and constitutional values.
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Hospitals urge relief from tax rulings on nonprofit status
In a letter to the editor Illinois Hospital Association and Illinois Chamber of Commerce urge the Department of Revenue to reverse preliminary rulings denying property tax exemptions for three nonprofit hospitals. They warn broader denials would raise insurance costs, stifle hospital construction, and hurt Illinois jobs and communities. They advocate a legislative solution with a clear eligibility definition.
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