Daley appeals to 3 hold-out unions to agree to cuts :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: City Hall

 

Struggling to close a threatened, $300 million year-end budget gap, City Hall sent out layoff notices last months to 1,504 city employees. But, 40 unions have since agreed to: take 24 unpaid furlough days through June 30, 2011; convert all city holidays -- nine for hourly employees and 12 for those with monthly salaries -- to unpaid days and substitute comp time for cash overtime.

warned the three holdout unions that layoffs would be confined to their 650 members if they refuse to cut the same deal by July 15.

Daley appeals to 3 hold-out unions to agree to cuts :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: City Hall

6,000 Criminals Could Be Released From Stateville Prison In Joliet, Illinois By Governor Pat Quinn - cbs2chicago.com

Director Michael Randle was mum on his plans for Stateville today, he did give union leaders a list of more than 500 layoffs effective by Sept. 30th.

The proposed prisoner release stems from plans to lay off more than 1,000 corrections workers at Stateville Prison and a half-dozen facilities downstate.

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Daily Herald | Illinois casinos beat the odds with tighter slot machines

Illinois' nine casinos have managed to make 20 percent more cash from gamblers despite a 13 percent drop in visits between 2000 and 2007.

Many gambling addiction specialists worry the same technology that lures gamblers to tight video slots may also be more addictive.

moored riverboats are rolling out more and more slot machines designed for a better house advantage as declining foot traffic threatens profits.

Daily Herald | Illinois casinos beat the odds with tighter slot machines

Business Journal | Sears Centre in talks with Hoffman Estates

 

The 11,800-seat, multipurpose facility, which opened in 2006, is experiencing the same attendance declines affecting similar venues, but with one crucial difference – the Sears Centre has private owners

very substantial tax bill that really kicks butt and hurts.”

The original 2005 agreement allows the village to assume control of the arena should Ryan default on the loan.

Business Journal | Sears Centre in talks with Hoffman Estates

Northwest Herald | Crystal Lake passes stimulus package

 

…retailers that produce at least $10,000 in sales taxes could agree on a base sales tax figure with the city. Money brought in above that amount could be used to repay the business for public improvements, expansion, redevelopment and marketing

…Targeted Development Zones approved by the City Council along Route 14 and Route 31 are aimed at encouraging redevelopment along those corridors. Businesses within the zones would be allowed to waive half of their city review, permit and inspection fees for commercial improvements valued at more than $250,000.

…gift certificate incentives for back-to-school shopping of $300 and car purchases of more than $10,000. The gift certificates, worth up to $250, can be used at any retail outlet in Crystal Lake.

Northwest Herald | Crystal Lake passes stimulus package

Genoa puts brakes on Amtrak plan - - BusinessRockford.com

State transportation officials — who will make the ultimate call — say they’re no longer sure whether the route should go through Belvidere or Genoa.

regional consensus,” he said. “Does that mean that if one community in the mix objects, (IDOT is) going to unplug

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Anderson Gardens tops in North America - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

 

The overall quality of its construction and maintenance is what separates Anderson Japanese Gardens from the others

Anderson Gardens tops in North America - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star