Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker pushes for E15
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking leaders of the U.S. House on Environment and Public Works Committee and the U.S. Senate Energy and Commerce Committee to pass legislation permanently allowing the sale of E15 gasoline.
In a letter dated April 2, Pritzker blamed mounting pressure on the agriculture economy on federal policy decisions.
The governor cited what he called “ the devastating effects of tariffs to the manufactured war with Iran.”
DOJ ANNOUNCES MUSEUM SETTLEMENT
The Department of Justice says it has reached a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act with the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois.
The DOJ says Atlanta Betterment Fund, which owns and operates the museum, agreed to resolve an ADA complaint by making 24 improvements to its building and facilities.
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY FOR DU QOIN HEADLINERS
Tickets are set to go on sale Friday for performances by Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke at Du Quoin State Fair.
The country stars are scheduled as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30. Ticket prices range from $30 to $40. The Du Quoin State Fair runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
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