Winnetka rejects Uzi purchase for police guns
The Winnetka Health and Safety Committee voted 2-1 against buying six Uzi submachine guns for the police, while approving 29 Glock-17 pistols. The Village Board will consider the measure on July 18. supporters cited crime risks, opponents warned of citizen danger.
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Indictments in Stateville gang killing shock Joliet
Three Stateville prison inmates Salvatore Giancana William Cabrera and David Starks were indicted for two counts of first degree murder in the beating death of guard Lawrence Rush on July 1 at Stateville. Officials said the defendants appeared to be Kush attackers in a gang related premeditated assassination. Stateville remains on lockdown as authorities pursue further conspirators and assess motive while other court cases unfold nearby.
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Audit blasts Illinois DCCA over subsidies and mismanagement
A state audit found the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs exaggerated results, issued illegal loans, and kept poor records. It urged eliminating subsidies, centralizing laws, and tighter application screening, while noting no fraud but questioning planning and training within the agency. The Diamond Star deal and job figures were highlighted as problematic.
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