Illinois considers riverboat gambling along Mississippi River
Springfield legislators push a compromise to limit riverboat gambling to Mississippi River communities plus Peoria, Rockford and Joliet with potential Rock River site in Rockford. Senator Jacobs hints amending to raise $5 wager limit to boost passage and match Iowa, while Governor Thompson remains neutral. Joliet and Des Plaines River options discussed, Chicago area wary of waterway casinos. Peoria backs bill to draw tourists and curb cross-state losses.
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Navy Pier
Donald Saltsman
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Struggling farmers gain aid under 1987 farm law
Washington reports nearly $1 billion in loan write downs and buyouts approved for thousands of distressed farmers. More than 30 farmers had debts forgiven at $1 million each, under the Farmers Home Administration restructuring program. About 35,146 borrowers responded. 12,562 qualified for assistance by April 24, including 5,492 in restructurings and lower rates, 3,166 with $511.6 million in write downs, and 3,904 still pending. For those not qualifying, buyouts at net recovery value were offered.
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Linares baby May Have Died Earlier In Court Case
In Chicago a 15 month old, Samuel Linares, may have died earlier than stated after his father Rudy Linares faced murder charges for disconnecting life support. The death certificate lists April 26 as the death date, while defense argues the child died during the Aug 2 incident and that manner of death remains undecided by the Medical Examiner.
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Death of young country star Keith Whitley shocks Nashville
Keith Whitley aged 33 was found dead at his Goodlettsville home. Police said foul play is not suspected but the cause is undetermined as medical examiners begin autopsy. Whitley, a Kentucky native, rose to fame in 1986 with Miami My Amy and Ten Feet Away and had No 1 hits I’m No Stranger to the Rain and Don’t Close Your Eyes. He was married to Lori Morgan and they have a child, Jesse Keith Whitley. Morgan was traveling when notified. Whitley’s manager called him one of the greatest artists.
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