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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Boone County receives bid of $181,900 for the farmland on Route 76
Eleanor Muck has bid $181,900 for the 30+ acres on Route 76. On October 21 the Roads Subcommittee vote 0-5 to approve the bid. On Wednesday the committee of the whole will consider the bid.
Ill. lawmaker apologizes for ’savage religion’ comment
In a statement, Manzullo said he was not referring generally to Islam, but to terrorists who “believe and practice a violent, anti-modernity version of Wahhabism in which they seek to impose a new caliphate, similar to the extent of the Ottoman Empire during the Middle Ages, and sharia law stretching from Indonesia to Europe.”
He said Islam is a “religion of peace” and that the vast majority of its adherents are “men and women of good will.”
He added: “Nevertheless, I apologize for any misunderstanding of my comments and I will endeavor in the future to clarify my remarks to make it absolutely clear that America is not opposed to Islam, but that we are fighting terrorists who believe in a savage, perverted, and violent form of Islam.”
Click on the following for more details: Ill. lawmaker apologizes for ’savage religion’ comment | The Wire | STLtoday
Rep. Don Manzullo apologizes for 'savage religion' comment.
Rep. Don Manzullo, who opposes the idea of moving terrorism suspects to Thomson Correctional Center in his northern Illinois district, issued a qualified apology today after a comment that critics viewed as insulting to Islam.In an interview with television station WREX in Rockford that was aired Monday, the Illinois Republican said of terrorism suspects: "These are really, really mean people whose job it is to kill people, driven by some savage religion."
Click on the following for more details: PSB: Progressive Illinois Politics:: Rep. Don Manzullo apologizes for 'savage religion' comment.
Illinois town prefers detainees over unemployment
“We need this to help our community, our communities around us and us are hurting big,” said Thomson Village President Jerry Hebeler after a private meeting with federal officials and community members.
Click on the following for more details: Illinois town prefers detainees over unemployment - STLtoday.com
Officials learning about FOIA updates
Key changes to the Freedom of Information Act
- Shortens the time frame for governmental bodies to respond to public-records requests from seven business days to five. The amount of time for an extension also is cut to five days.
- Limits the instances when governments can reject records requests. Imposes fines of $2,500 to $5,000 on units of government that "willfully and intentionally" violate the FOIA and mandatory attorney's fees.
- Grants authority to the public access counselor in the Attorney General's Office to review whether certain records should be disclosed. That person also may issue binding opinions dealing with open government.
- Caps the amount that governments may charge for copying records. The first 50 pages in black and white will be free, and additional pages will cost a maximum of 15 cents a page. Charges cannot exceed actual costs.
- Requires a public body to provide records in an electronic format if requested and if feasible.
Other Questions which are answered:
Q: Can a Freedom of Information request be denied if it is issued to the incorrect person within an organization?
Q: What if the Freedom of Information officer is on vacation?
Q: When does the clock start on the five-day timeline? What is a "business day" or "working day"?
Click on the following for more details: Officials learning about FOIA updates - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com
State’s top court to hear case about George Ryan's pension
an appeals court ruled that Ryan could keep part of his state pension — as much as $65,000 a year — even though he was convicted of federal corruption charges from his time holding state office.
Previously, the state had ruled to deny Ryan his entire state pension.
Lisa Madigan’s office will oppose Ryan, arguing the decision of the state pension board that Ryan shouldn’t get any of his pension is correct.
Click on the following for more details: State’s top court to hear case about George Ryan's pension
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