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Illinois Press Association/Foundation convention coverage last week… Just as he did with Welch, Jeff Rogers, director of the Illinois Press Foundation, asked Harmon for his thoughts on the bill sponsored by Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, which would create a local media task force. It passed through the Senate, but must now make its way through the House Labor Committee. Before letting Harmon answer, Rogers first offered his take, which stems from a career of tracking such legislation. “I know one of the things people think about when they hear ‘task force’ is something that goes somewhere to die, in terms of recommendations,” Rogers said. “But how do you think this particular task force could help newspapers, and what do you think the prospects are for it to pass this legislative session?” ....
A former Metro East Sanitary District employee claims he was wrongfully terminated by a “newly Democratic-controlled MESD board” with a history of rewarding political supporters. “Unfortunately, the MESD has long made employment decisions based on political affiliations at great risk to those living within its jurisdiction and detriment of public trust in the government and morale of government employees,” plaintiff Cedric Irby’s suit states. Irby filed an amended complaint alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract on April 21 through attorney Gail Eisenberg of Loftus & Eisenberg in Chicago after his original complaint was dismissed by Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on March 23. ....