Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Tuesday she will take legal action against the federal government because of the Pentagon’s recommendation to eliminate 163 jobs and 15 F-16 jets at Springfield’s Air National Guard base.
Since the Pentagon’s announcement Friday, Madigan said, her office has been in touch with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin and members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.
“We are putting together a comprehensive strategy, and part of that will be the filing of a complaint,” she said at a Statehouse news conference.
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In a separate appearance Tuesday, Davlin said he supports the idea of Madigan filing a lawsuit to try to preserve the 183rd.
“I think we take any chance that we can,” Davlin said. “We’re on the list. It gets serious now. Anything at all that can be done in anyway, whether it’s community support, legal support, lobbying the commissioners themselves.”
I think Davlin is correct. In fact, it may be our best chance in keeping the 183rd. We really don't have many cards to play here and kudos to Madigan for at least making the effort. I don't know, we may not stand a chance legally but it's the best "noise-making option" we have. Of course, if enough states try the same thing, our voices are likely to be drowned out again.
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