19 Aug 2011

Absentee Ballots Now Available; Vote By Mail or In-Person in Auditor's Office.

By Administrator

DAVENPORT - Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz announced today that absentee ballots are now available for the September 13, 2011 School Elections.  Absentee ballots can be voted in the Auditor's Office, or voters may request ballots be mailed to them. A fill-able Official Absentee Ballot Request form is available at the Auditor's webpage http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/auditor/.  Voters can also call the Auditor's Office at 326-8631 and request that a form be mailed to them.  Once the form is completely filled out voters need to sign the form and return it to the Auditor's Office, 600 West 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801.  Ballots are mailed within 24 hours of receipt of the request.

There will be four positions up for election for the Bettendorf School Board, the Davenport School Board and the North Scott School Board.  The Pleasant Valley School Board will have positions for director districts three, four, five and six on the ballot.  The Bennett School District will have two positions up for election and the Calamus-Wheatland School District and the Durant School District will have three each.

Three school districts, Bettendorf, North Scott and Pleasant Valley will have ballot measures to update the revenue purpose statement for each district.  Also, North Scott will have a ballot measure submitted by citizen petition to loan textbooks free of charge or rental fee to school district students beginning July 1, 2012.

The Eastern Iowa Community College District will have positions for director districts three, four, five and nine on the ballot in Scott County.

For more information contact the Scott County Auditor's Office at 563-326-8631.
19 Aug 2011

Reported Justice Department review of credit ratings agency

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on a New York Times report that the Justice Department "is investigating whether the nation's largest credit ratings agency, Standard & Poor's, improperly rated dozens of mortgage securities in the years leading up to the financial crisis."  Grassley was a co-sponsor of an amendment during the financial reform legislative debate last year to try to fix a conflict of interest problem at the credit agencies.  He made the following comment on today's news report. 

"The Senate tried to do something about a conflict of interest problem at the credit ratings agencies. Unfortunately, the House-Senate conference committee downgraded the Senate provision to a study.   It was a missed opportunity.   Maybe a Justice Department investigation will force action on the conflicts of interest problem and accomplish what should have been done a long time ago."

Following are a statement and press release from the 2010 financial reform debate.

Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Conference Report on Financial Regulation Bill

I'll vote against the conference report because of concerns about changes made to the Senate bill, which I supported.

First, there's new spending with a new offset that's a huge problem.  The new offset uses TARP dollars.  TARP dollars should be returned to the taxpayers and used for deficit reduction, as was promised from the start.  I voted for the Senate version of the banking bill to protect taxpayers from another government bailout of Wall Street, not to put taxpayers on the hook by spending more money through TARP.

The new offset also uses FDIC fees for a budget gimmick by crediting those fees to the FDIC and using them as an offset.

The conference report also waters down important reforms that were in the Senate bill.

I wanted to make the derivatives market transparent.  The conference report weakened the Senate derivatives title, which required that banks receiving federal assistance push out all derivatives trading to separate affiliate operations.  Instead, the conference report allows certain types of derivatives trading by the bank which puts them in a more risky position.

I also wanted to target conflicts of interest with credit rating agencies.  The Senate bill contained an amendment that I cosponsored to break up the conflict of interest where security issuers get to pick the credit rating agencies.  A lack of independent assessment in this area was a major factor in what led up to the meltdown in 2008.  The conference report guts this reform by replacing it with a mere study.

I also wanted to make the Fed open to scrutiny and accountability.  The Senate bill took a step in that direction, albeit way too small of a step.  A lot more should have been done in this area.  For instance, the House version included a full audit of the Fed, and members of the conference could have taken that stronger language.

It's a bill that most of Wall Street wants passed.  And that's the last thing Iowans expect in any real reform bill.

For Immediate Release: 
May 13, 2010 

Contact:
Jess McIntosh 202.224.1868 (Franken)
Brian Fallon 202.224.6542 (Schumer)
Courtney Sanders 202.224.6253 (Wicker)
Jill Kozeny 202.224.1308 (Grassley)


Amendment Ending Credit Rating Conflicts Of Interest Passes Senate
Bipartisan Amendment To Wall Street Reform Passes 64 - 35


WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/13/10] - Today, the Restore Integrity To Credit Ratings amendment (S.Amdt. 3991) authored by U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and co-sponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Nelson (D-Fl.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) passed the Senate by 64 to 35 votes, becoming part of the Wall Street Reform bill currently being debated. 

"Today is a major victory for Main Streets all over America," said Sen. Franken. "We're cleaning up Wall Street's dishonest system and replacing it with one that rewards accuracy instead of fraud. My proposal wasn't conservative, or liberal, or even moderate. It was just plain common sense. That's why I had the support of colleagues on both sides of the aisle and why we were able to win today."

"Credit rating agencies were one of the main culprits in the financial crisis," said Sen. Schumer. "They adopted questionable practices intended to win over clients, neglected their own internal controls and developed a coziness with clients. Under this measure, issuers will no longer be able to choose a rating agency and directly influence what kind of ratings they can get." 

"Today, the Senate sent a strong, bipartisan message that conflicts of interest must be removed from the current credit-rating system," said Sen. Wicker.  "The current system is broken and is detrimental to a well-functioning marketplace.  I hope this legislation will help facilitate a trustworthy credit-rating system so investors can confidently assess the creditworthiness of certain investments." 

"The credit-rating agencies are supposed to be independent evaluators of financial companies, but overly cozy relationships with those who they're supposed to scrutinize have interfered.  This conflict-of-interest amendment is an important reform to help bring about the independent assessment investors deserve.  It's a matter of market integrity," Sen. Grassley said.

The proposal ends the conflicts of interest inherent in Wall Street's current pay-to-play credit rating system. Right now, banks choose which credit rating agencies will rate the quality of their bonds and other financial products, resulting in the agencies giving away undeserved top ratings to countless sub-par financial products in order to attract business.

Sen. Franken's Restore Integrity To Credit Ratings amendment is also co-sponsored by Sens. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ted Kaufman (D-Del.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Robert Casey (D-Pa.), Bernard Sanders (I.-Vt.), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Tim Johnson (D-S.D.). 

It cleans up the system by making sure a bank or financial institution can't shop around among credit rating agencies to get a product's initial rating.  The bipartisan proposal creates a board, overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will assign credit rating agencies to provide initial ratings in order to eliminate inherent conflicts of interest.


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19 Aug 2011

Wine Tasting and Improv - Not your typical pairing.

By Michele Stoos

Bettendorf, August 15, 2011 –   The Grapes of Laugh, is a different kind of wine tasting event and will prove to be a true pilgrimage for your palate while engaging you in an informal and humorous presentation designed to elevate your enjoyment and knowledge of wine. "The focus in on the pure entertainment aspect of the event along with general wine concepts such as tasting, buying, food pairings and health benefits," says wine aficionado and host Brian Burke, "Most wine tastings are about selling a certain vineyard or product, and this is about training the palate and having a good laugh for a good cause, too." The café-like atmosphere of the Establishment Theatre is perfect for sipping while overloading your senses in true Bacchanal fashion. But wait, folks, there's more... We'll cap off the night with a hilarious show featuring the Improv genius of Comedy Sportz QC.

We can be hedonistic because we're also giving. Money raised from this event will benefit our area marketing and communications student scholarship fund and support our efforts in our new public service awareness campaign regarding our growing homeless plight in the Quad Cities. "This public service campaign is a true creative collaboration," says Erik Meade, President of Mindfire Communications and serving as the Public Service Chair for AAF QC, "There are extremely talented people on the Public Service committee from various communication and marketing organizations in the QC and working together on this campaign is a great way to break down barriers in this highly competitive industry and work together towards a greater goal."

 

Wine tasting and presentation by Brian Burke, Wine Enthusiast

Thursday, August 25th at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th Street in downtown Rock Island

5:30p to 6:00p Social

6:00p - 7:30p Wine Enlightenment

7:30p - 8:00p Comedy Sportz Improv Show

 

Event cost is $40 per person, visit www.aafqc.com to use PayPal (PayPal account not necessary) or pay at the door. Please RSVP by August 22nd to Michele Stoos, mstoos@sedonatek.com.

The Grapes of Laugh - A palate exploding, gut busting event!

 

AAF QC is for all marketers in the greater Quad City area. AAF QC hopes to increase competency of members by facilitating and hosting educational and networking events.

AAF QC celebrates excellece through inductry recognition awards.

 

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19 Aug 2011

Author David W. Dorris Book Signing Events

By Nicholas Depew

WHEN: 8-27-11 

TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hy Vee Food Store, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52807

AND

WHEN: 9-10-11

TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hy Vee Food Store, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52807

AND

WHEN: 9-24-11

TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Book Rack, 3937 41st Avenue Dr Moline, IL 61265-1000

WHAT: David W. Dorris, a resident of Davenport, IA, will be available to sign copies of his Inspiration & Personal Growth book, Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It.

Fear not, for in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, author David Dorris shows you how to approach life's problems and that making the right choices is easier than you think. Life is like a baseball game where the pitcher is constantly throwing you curveballs. As this is the case, do you want to simply be a spectator, or do you want to get in the game and face life head-on? Although it may sound simple sometimes, life is not an easy game to play. There are many challenges to overcome and many choices you have to make. None of you have a choice as to how you come into the world; however, you do have a choice as to the kind of life you live. Follow David in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, and find out for yourself how you too can knock life's curve balls out of the park.

19 Aug 2011

Angel Food Ministries Supports National Hunger Action Month in September

By Heather Waldo

Food Ministry Donates Food Packages to Those in Need

MONROE, GA August 18 - Angel Food Ministries (AFM), the nation's largest nonprofit food ministry, will join in supporting national Hunger Action Month in September.  Every month AFM donates more than 600 of its food packages free to those in need while also offering food packages at 30-50% off retail prices to anyone.  AFM recently donated more than 11 tons of food to tornado victims in Joplin, MO.

"Hunger continues to affect millions of Americans day in and day out.  Nearly 15 percent (17.4 million) of U.S. households are food insecure and have difficulty providing enough food for all members of their family," said Pastor Wes Wingo, AFM chief information officer and CEO of Ministry Development.  "Children make up an important percentage of those who are food insecure and every month we donate at least 200 of our No Child Goes Without food packages.

"During these challenging economic times, it is even more difficult for those in need to provide nutritious food to their families," Pastor Wingo said.  "Every month we donate gift cards for our Sponsor Armed Services Families program as well as hundreds of our Bread of Life Signature food boxes."

Founded in 1994, AFM serves hundreds of thousands of customers in 45 states through some 5,000 churches.  Anyone can order AFM food packages and SNAP (food stamp) participants can use their EBT cards to purchase food packages.  There are no qualifications, income criteria or forms to fill out.  Food packages can be ordered online,by phoning 1-888-819-3745 or through local churches.  To locate your nearest host site and/or to order online, visit www.angelfoodministries.com and click on "Order Online."

Headquartered in Monroe GA, AFM offers a dozen standard food packages and a number of specialty packages at great discounts because it purchases food in bulk, does not have retail space and labor costs, does not advertise, uses less packaging, and benefits from the labor of some 40,000 volunteers at their partner churches.

Each month AFM compares prices item by item at major retailers in the 45 states it serves.  In a recent price comparison, Angel Food's Bread of Life Signature Box, which sells for $35, was priced for as much as $79 retail.  AFM's Bountiful Blessing Box, which sells for $46, was priced for as much as $114 retail.  Prices are compared with major grocery and discount retailers and vary by marketplace. 

"Angel Food is dedicated to helping those in need while also benefiting those churches and organizations we partner with," Pastor Wingo said.  "We have returned nearly $24 million to our partner churches and every month bring more individuals into their churches than any other single organization in America."AFM is non-denominational and does not require religious faith to order their food packages.  

AFM also does not rely on donations -- less than 1 percent of AFM revenues come from donations.  To review this month's menu and gather more information, please visit: www.angelfoodministries.com.

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19 Aug 2011

Braley to Attend Book Launch in Honor of Ed Thomas

By Kira Ayish

Washington, DC - Tomorrow, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will join the Ed Thomas Family Foundation for the book launch of The Sacred Acre, the Ed Thomas Story.  The Ed Thomas Family Foundation was started in the wake of the shooting death of Ed Thomas in 2009.

The Ed Thomas Family Foundation continues the legacy of Ed Thomas by supporting young adults through family, faith and football. There will be a book signing and inter-squad football game following the book signing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

WHAT: Rep. Braley to attend book launch in honor of Ed Thomas

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 6:30-7:30 PM CDT

WHERE: Aplington-Parkersburg High School, 610 N. Johnson Street, Parkersburg, IA 50665

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19 Aug 2011

Braley to Tour Flood Damage in Dubuque & Jackson Counties

By Kira Ayish

Washington, DC - Tomorrow, Rep. Bruce Braley will visit Dubuque and Jackson Counties to tour flood damage that occurred from severe storms on July 27-29, 2011.

Rep. Braley will meet with Jackson County officials and tour county roads and bridges that sustained damage during the recent flooding. Later in the afternoon, Rep. Braley will tour the City of Dubuque and meet with Dubuque officials to see flood damage across the city and throughout Dubuque County. In addition to touring the damage, Rep. Braley will receive an update on flood recovery efforts by local officials who are working on public infrastructure and potential buyouts of private residences.

***TOMORROW***

WHAT: Rep. Braley to meet with Jackson County officials to tour county roads and bridges that sustained damage during the recent flooding.

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 12:00-12:45 PM CDT

WHERE: Kalmes Restaurant, 100 N. Main Street, St. Donatus, IA 52071

There will be a press avail at 12:00 PM CDT.  Media is encouraged to attend the tour with Rep. Braley and Jackson County officials after the press avail.   

WHAT: Rep. Braley to meet with Dubuque officials to tour flood damage and receive an update on recovery efforts.

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1:45-2:30 PM CDT

WHERE: Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Dubuque, IA 52003

There will be a press avail at 1:45 PM CDT. Media is encouraged to attend the tour with Rep. Braley and Dubuque officials after the press avail.

19 Aug 2011

Art at the Airport news release

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

WHAT:   Quad   City   Arts Art @ the Airport

WHEN:          September 1- October 26, 2011   

WHERE:       Quad City International Airport Gallery,   2200 69th Ave. ,  Moline ,  IL    

WHO:             Michael Johnson, photography and Donald Noon, sculpture  

In September and October, Art @ the Airport features photography by Michael Johnson and sculptures & drawings by Donald Noon.

Michael Johnson of   Mount Carroll ,  Illinois   is a photographer that has forty continuous years of studying the landscape of  Northwestern Illinois . He spends most of my time looking at the land and planning the finished image before photographing his image. His beautiful large prints emphasize the rich complexity and specific qualities of light. When planning the appropriate motif, Johnson requires a suitable pattern of shadow and light which can take weeks or months to evaluate and find in the right combination to resolve the composition.

Donald M.  Noon  of   Streator ,  Illinois   is a sculptor whose work strives to evoke the viewer through reflection and the use of amorphous shapes that stem from Native American culture.  Noon  will be exhibiting his dramatic sculptures based of Monoliths, which have carried spiritual, religious and scientific significance throughout the course of mankind. His sculptures and drawings aim to conjure the significance of this beyond the formal aspects of composition.

Both artists focus on the history and significance of life. One artist addresses the natural beauty and journal of  Northwestern Illinois  landscapes, and the other on the spiritual and human significance of the Native American culture.

Don't miss this is exhibit just because you don't have a plane to catch-the lights in the gallery are always on and the airport offers free parking for the first hour. Meet a friend for lunch and enjoy the art! Quad City International airport gallery is easy to access with one hour of free parking to allow plenty of time to browse the exhibit.

Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts and humanities. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees, Quad City Arts Partners and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency) and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. This gallery and exhibit is generously sponsored by the Quad CityInternational Airport.

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19 Aug 2011

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Care

By Andrew Mason

Mental Health Parity, Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks among New Laws to Improve and Coordinate Behavioral Health Care 

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed new laws designed to improve the quality of life for those needing behavioral health services and ensure equal access to necessary treatments. During a ceremony at the Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, the Governor signed House Bill 1530, which requires insurance companies to provide parity in coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders, and House Bill 2982, which will help the state build regional networks to improve behavioral health care throughout Illinois. The laws build upon Illinois' efforts to ensure equal access to health care for Illinois residents and coordinate care to improve outcomes.

"When we talk about access to health care, we want to make sure that we are including all types of care," Governor Quinn said. "No one should be forced to forgo critical mental health care because of where they live or because their insurance charges more for the necessary treatment. These laws will increase equality throughout the state and advance our goal to improve the health of all Illinois residents."

House Bill 1530, sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) and Sen. Willie Delgado (D-Chicago), establishes mental health parity among health insurance policies. Insurance companies must now provide the same coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders that they provide for all other conditions. Insurers are prevented from including additional barriers within the policy - such as financial requirements, treatment limitations, lifetime limits or annual limits - to treatments for mental, emotional, nervous and substance abuse disorders if no such stipulations exist for other health conditions. Illinois' new law exceeds the requirements of the recently-enacted federal mental health parity law, and was a recommendation of the Governor's Health Care Reform Implementation Council.

The Mental Health Services Strategic Planning Task Force is created under House Bill 2084, sponsored by Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) and Sen. Michael Noland (D-Elgin). The task force will develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the state's mental health and developmental disabilities services. The plan will address issues impacting mental health and developmental disabilities services, including: reducing regulatory redundancy; improving access to care; ensuring quality of care in all settings; and ensuring hospital and institutional care is available, when necessary, to meet demands now and in the future.

Senate Bill 1584, sponsored by Sen. Maggie Crotty (D-Oak Forest) and Rep. Al Riley (D-Olympia Fields), sets up community health advisory committees for counties and townships that have not already established community health boards. The legislation requires counties with less than 3,000,000 people and townships within counties with a population greater than 3,000,000 to appoint a volunteer seven-member health advisory committee made up of members of the general public if no community health board exists. 

Additionally, on Monday, Governor Quinn signed House Bill 2982, sponsored by Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), which creates Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks across Illinois to ensure and improve access to appropriate mental health and substance abuse services throughout the state, especially in rural communities. The networks will bring together relevant health, mental health, substance abuse entities and other community partners to coordinate services and ensure that each community's behavioral health needs are being met.

These bills align with the goals of the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). The SHIP calls for Illinois to improve access to comprehensive health-related services, enhance data and information technology in the healthcare sectors, address the social factors affecting health and health disparities, manage and improve the public health system, and ensure sufficient workforce in the healthcare and public health fields. The SHIP is prevention-focused and centered on the following priority health concerns: alcohol/tobacco; use of illicit drugs/misuse of legal drugs; mental health; environment; obesity (including nutrition and physical activity); oral health; patient safety and quality, and unintentional injury and violence.

Also signed today, Senate Bill 1837, sponsored by Sen. Tom Johnson (R-West Chicago) and Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), gives the Kane County Mental Health Court the authority to work with accredited mental health service providers to provide necessary services to defendants. It also requires the mental health court to assess its effectiveness and submit a report on the impact it has on reducing the number of mentally-ill people admitted into the state's correctional system. The Kane County Mental Health Court was launched in February 2006 to reduce future criminal activity and improve public safety by preventing repeated incarceration of mentally ill, non-violent offenders.

Governor Quinn also approved House Bill 1317, sponsored by Rep. Crespo and Sen. Noland, which assists individuals with serious behavioral disorders and other disabilities by excusing them permanently from jury duty. Those seeking to be excluded from jury lists must present written proof from a licensed physician concluding that the individual has a total and permanent disability that prevents performance of the duties of a juror. The legislation mandates county boards, jury administrators and jury commissioners to create and maintain a list of persons to be permanently excluded jury lists.

House Bills 2084 and 1530 are effective immediately. House Bills 1317 and 2982 and Senate Bill 1837 take effect Jan. 1.

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19 Aug 2011

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Deter Crime and Improve Public Safety Throughout Illinois

By Andrew Mason

New Laws Strengthen Local Efforts to Fight Drug Crime, Gang Violence

ELGIN - August 18, 2011. As part of his agenda to protect communities and strengthen law enforcement throughout Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to boost local efforts to fight drug dealing and prevent gang violence. House Bill 1258 allows law enforcement to recover funds spent during the course of a drug investigation, and House Bill 3033 will boost local governments' efforts to attain federal grants for gang prevention and intervention.

"Every community in Illinois deserves the highest level of public safety, and law enforcement must have the tools to prevent, investigate and fight crime," Governor Quinn said. "These new laws help ensure that police departments throughout our state have the resources they need to fight drug and gang activity."

Local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois spend significant funds each year to investigate drug crime and make drug-related arrests. House Bill 1258, sponsored by Rep. Keith Farnham (D-Elgin) and Sen. Mike Noland (D-Elgin), ensures that the local law enforcement agencies receive restitution from those convicted of drug crimes for investigation and response costs, including funds needed to clean up after drug busts.

Some police agencies had been forced to stop undercover work and other aggressive anti-drug enforcement measures after the loss of federal funding to decontaminate shuttered methamphetamine production labs drove up costs. Under the new law, defendants found guilty of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance or an associated charge would face mandatory, court-imposed restitution and a fine as part of sentencing. The new law mirrors the existing DUI /Accident Personnel Time Report, which allows the agency to recover the funds paid to their personnel while investigating a DUI crash.        

"Illegal drugs cost our law enforcement agencies thousands of dollars each year to investigate and secure controlled substance manufacturing sites," Sen. Noland said. "Our emergency response services should not bear those expenses, nor should Illinois taxpayers. It is time for convicted drug dealers to pay restitution for the work and materials that go into gathering evidence and securing sites left behind by manufacturing controlled substances. I am grateful to Governor Quinn for signing this bill, and to Elgin Mayor Kaptain and police officials who have worked with us to make this possible."

House Bill 3033, also sponsored by Rep. Farnham and Sen. Noland, allows the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority to help train local governments to identify and win grants for gang violence prevention programs.

Both laws take effect Jan. 1.

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