Sure, we all want this project to succeed. But haven't we already designated enough for it, at least for now? The preliminary study of the feasibility of sequestration in Decatur isn't even done, to the tune of $67 million.

Focus on current events, King Rod - the schools need their bucks. We need our roads and bridges fixed. The CTA board and the governments of Cook, Lake, and Will counties bitchslapped for not promoting ridership on what is one of the best public trans systems in the country, if not the world. The rest of the state shouldn't be funding this bailout of 3 counties whose residents think they ARE the entire state - when there are 99 other counties out here with needs, too.

And we do NOT need the corrupt Chicago government to own a casino. Stop the focus on gambling. For me, it seems you've got a wee bit too much interest in new casinos being built, making me wonder about King Rod and Clown Prince Jones and their motivations even more.

Blagojevich wants money for FutureGen (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier) - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday publicly asked the federal government to pay for the FutureGen project now that it’s been slated for Mattoon in East Central Illinois. [King Rod - Yahoo]