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Report: Corrections Director Resigning
September 02, 2010, 05:19:57 by wmaynews in .
Chicago Tribune cites spokesperson for Gov. Pat Quinn as saying controversial state corrections director Michael Randle is stepping down; Randle had been under fire for months over early inmate release program; Quinn had said Randle had not followed orders to ensure that no violent offenders were released under the program, but governor had stood by his corrections director for months; Randle is reportedly leaving to accept a new position
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Schmidt Named Judge; County Board Chair Will Nominate Replacement To Become New State's Attorney
September 01, 2010, 09:09:23 by wmaynews in .
Illinois Supreme Court chooses John Schmidt over other finalists for vacant circuit judgeship; appointment effective October 1; county board chair Andy Van Meter expected to name new state's attorney later this month, after consultation with Schmidt and county GOP chair Tony Libri; new state's attorney must be Republican, like Schmidt
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ICC Report Questions Viability Of Proposed Taylorville Energy Center
September 01, 2010, 09:06:57 by wmaynews in .
Study finds proposed coal-to-natural-gas plant would have much higher cost of producing electricity than other energy options; expresses concern that some ratepayers would bear disproportionate burden; also questions whether plant can be built and made operational on schedule; critical report could influence lawmakers who will decide whether to proceed with plan
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Ryan Wants Portion Of Conviction Overturned; Seeks Release From Prison Pending Appeal
September 01, 2010, 09:05:07 by wmaynews in .
Former governor says portion of conviction based on "honest services" statute should be thrown out after U.S. Supreme Court found it unconstitutional; attorneys for Ryan are asking for bail to be set to allow ex-governor to go free while he pursues appeal of conviction
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Route 66 Festival Expected To Create Million-Dollar Economic Impact For City
September 01, 2010, 09:03:42 by wmaynews in .
Hundreds of classic cars and thousands of visitors expected for annual car show, Sept. 24-26; city officials say that will mean a million dollars in economic impact for restaurants, hotels and gas stations; highlights this year will include tire "burnout" competition and tribute to local Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire
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Brady Concedes Jobs Plan Could Add $1 Billion To State Deficit
September 01, 2010, 09:01:51 by wmaynews in .
GOP governor candidate wants to help business create jobs by slashing taxes, fees; says many of the changes would pay for themselves with new jobs and revenue, but acknowledges fee reductions and proposed elimination of estate tax and state sales tax on gasoline could add $600 million to $1 billion to state deficit
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