BINVERSIE: Federal stimulus funds: Who’s counting?
By Kevin Binversie
It is often said that taking federal money comes with strings. But sometimes, you begin to wonder if the government is creating strings just to mess with you.
Week in review: Lawmaker indicted; IL debt hitting crisis level
By Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — A state representative was indicted on a federal bribery charge, officials in Washington, D.C., addressed Illinois’ fiscal troubles, and warmer weather means road construction is under way from Chicago to Cairo.
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By Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — A state representative was indicted on a federal bribery charge, officials in Washington, D.C., addressed Illinois' fiscal troubles, and warmer weather means road construction is under way from Chicago to Cairo.
Read More →IL grand jury indicts Smith on federal bribery charge
By Jayette Bolinski and Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — Indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith is talking with fellow lawmakers through email alone, said a member of the House panel appointed to look into federal bribery allegations against Smith.
Read More →IL grand jury indicts Smith on federal bribery charge
By Jayette Bolinski and Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — Indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith is talking with fellow lawmakers through email alone, said a member of the House panel appointed to look into federal bribery allegations against Smith.
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