Illinois quick hits: Elections board splits on Harmon fine; busiest summer at O’Hare
Elections board splits on Harmon fine
The Illinois State Board of Elections delivered a tied vote of 4-4 on state Senate President Don Harmon’s appeal of a ruling that he violated campaign finance laws.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the split decision makes it unlikely that the board has the legal authority to impose a $9.8 million fine that had been levied against Harmon.
Board members agreed to hold the issue until their next scheduled meeting in November.
Busiest summer at O’Hare
O’Hare International Airport has recorded the busiest summer in its 70-year history, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation.
The department said more than 24.3 million passengers traveled through O’Hare during June, July and August, surpassing the previous record of 24 million set in 2019.
Best fall views
Shawnee National Forest’s Inspiration Point in Southern Illinois is the No. 1 place in Illinois for the most stunning fall views.
That’s according to a survey from Exoticca, a travel company. More than 3,000 respondents took part in the survey.
Eagle’s Roost Scenic Overlook in Grafton snagged the second most favorite, followed by Grandview Drive in Peoria.
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