\nAlthough the world will be watching Illinois in February 2009, when Lincoln’s adopted state celebrates the Kentucky-born 16th president’s 200th birthday, several sites associated with Lincoln will close, including the Lincoln Log Cabin, his parents’ last home, near Charleston, and the Vandalia statehouse, where Lincoln served in the state Legislature before Springfield became the state capital.<\/p>\n
"It’s going to be devastating to local communities that depend on these sites for tourist revenue," preservation agency spokesman David Blanchette said.<\/p>\n
State Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, called the move "ridiculous."<\/p>\n
"I think it’s a shame and disgrace to do this as we go into the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birthday," he said.<\/p>\n
Though he said the governor "has a very legitimate concern in that the budget was not balanced," he "slashes with a dull ax."<\/p>\n
"When we go back to veto session in November, we’ll try to find places where we can restore money," Black said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What sort of legacy is Blagojevich leaving? Not much different than George Ryan, IMO.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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