Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:

Less Is More On STAR Bonds
The Belleville News-Democrat applauds Gov. Pat Quinn for using his amendatory veto power to reform the so-called STAR bond legislation.

Repair Our Roads
Want to find out just how stressed Illinois' transit system is? Transportation For America digs up some interesting facts and figures.

Fighting Anti-Blight Laws
The Washington Independent's Mary Kane reports on how realtors and lenders, unwilling to take care of foreclosed and vacant properties under their control, are mounting challenges to local anti-blight ordinances.

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