Author: Barbara Iverson

• Transit Fares Well in Budget, But Slow Payments a Bigger Problem

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• While schools and nonprofits across Illinois brace themselves for the potentially devastating cuts proposed in Gov. Pat Quinn’s 2011 budget, officials in many of the state’s public transit…

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• Downstate Park Could Close Due to State Budget Woes

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• A one-of-a-kind state park in downstate Illinois could be in danger of closing its gates if its state funding is cut. Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget, unveiled last week, eliminates a big chunk of money…

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• Bad News – NewsTrust.net

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• Cuts Have Circuit Clerks Calling Foul

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• For anyone who’s paid a traffic ticket, filed a lawsuit in small claims court or checked online to find the next court hearing, the circuit clerk’s role is integral. But that could change, as all…

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• The dark side of the web | Analysis | Features | PC Pro

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• Google sees only a fraction of the content that appears on the internet. Stuart Andrews finds out what’s lurking in the deep web

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• ‘Enemies of the Internet’: Not Just For Dictators Anymore

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