With deadline looming, no plan for state capital bill

If area state legislators are any indication, there is no consensus on what size of a statewide capital improvements plan is needed nor on how to finance it.

Lawmakers presumably have only until May 31, their scheduled adjournment date, to vote on a construction program that is still only a series of suggestions.

Also on this date

• New UI Pollinatarium already abuzz with activity
• Pedestrian not seriously hurt in morning accident
• Gas prices up slightly in area as stations switch fuel
• UI students may get tuition break in fall
• Developmental Services Center to get $10,000 from marathon organizers
• Champaign district's CFO seeks meetings with parents
• Proposal for tenant assistance put on Urbana agenda
• Free safety fair set June 6 at Champaign County Fairgrounds
• UI football player charged after fight Friday at Kam's
• Obituaries

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