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IL lawmakers vote to end scholarship program
May 21, 2012 By Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House voted Monday to abolish a century-old legislative scholarship program blighted by lawmaker abuse. The bill killing the General Assembly Legislative Scholarship Program , which allowed lawmakers to give full scholarships for state universities to students, as long as the students lived in the awarding lawmaker’s district, now awaits Gov.
More potholes in Illinois’ future?
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Money meant for maintaining state highways could be paying for some of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s day-to-day expenses. Gov.
Illinois drivers soon can leave scenes of minor accidents
SPRINGFIELD — A measure that would allow Illinois drivers to leave the scene of minor crashes and move to a safer location is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn ’s desk.
Massachusetts Law Enforcement Agencies Announce the Arrest of Serial Bank Robber
BOSTON,—The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force and the Massachusetts State Police announce the arrest of a bank robber. Johanna P.
Charging stations almost outpace electric cars in IL
April 18, 2012 By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — The number of electric vehicle quick-charging stations in the Chicagoland area alone? 26.
Policy group: Illinois needs to slash $4.3 billion from budget
March 8, 2012 By Benjamin Yount and Anthony Brino | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — One of Illinois’ private, fiscal watchdogs says lawmakers need to slash billions, not just trim millions, from Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposed state budget.
Probationer Who Paid Bribe in Limas Corruption Case Sentenced
BROWNSVILLE, TX—A state probationer charged for his role in former State District Judge Abel Limas’ scheme to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for official action has been sentenced to prison, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Armando Pena, 30, of Brownsville, Texas, entered a guilty plea in July 2011 to aiding and abetting honest services wire fraud and was sentenced today to 27 months in prison by U.S.
IL cuts hit mental health, help balance budget
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Members of the mental health community claim Gov. Pat Quinn ’s proposed $53 million spending cut will cost the state in the long run, but Quinn and others say the cuts are needed to balance the budget. Quinn’s cuts targeted services not covered by Medicaid , the state-federal health insurance program for low-income individuals, and are not eligible for state and federal funding matches, said Kelly Kraft , Quinn’s budget spokeswoman.
Australian Federal Police Assist FBI in David Parker Ray Missing Person Case
The Australian Federal Police issued the following press release on Tuesday, February 21 2012, 07:04 a.m. (Australia time): This media release is published on behalf of the FBI.
Critics: New IL ag chief got post by voting for tax hikes
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. Pat Quin n is once again fighting off charges from critics that he is rewarding a supporter of last year’s income tax increase with a cushy state government job. Quinn on Wednesday named Bob Flider as director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture .