Youth not being tried as adult in Illinois case
A Kankakee County judge denied prosecutors’ bid to try a 14-year-old boy as an adult for the September shootings that killed Brian Carr and Morris Carr. A juvenile hearing was scheduled for October 25. Prosecutors said the youth, son of a Chicago police officer, could face murder charges if delinquency is found, with potential detention until age 21 and psychiatric treatment.
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Springfield
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Plan to Save CM and W Line Details
Springfield Illinois plan aims to keep freight and passenger service Chicago to St. Louis to Kansas City via Southern Pacific under a state backed deal. Illinois would fund up to 1 million for interim service. SP bid for CM&W portion rises to 35.5 million. 36 million in state loans to SP for rail upgrades. bankruptcy judge must approve.
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East St. Louis
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Illinois
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Illinois Development Finance Authority
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EPA warns of toxin buildup in Great Lakes
EPA administrator William K. Reilly described a recent report as showing a critical buildup of toxins in harbor sediments and wildlife, and potential food chain contamination. He will address the report's recommendations within six months, while avoiding firm commitments on cleanup or fish-eating advisories. The study highlights reproductive hazards from consuming fish from Lakes Superior, Erie, Ontario, Michigan and Huron, and urges caution for sensitive groups.
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Great Lakes
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Conservation Foundation of Washington
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Institute For Research On Public Policy
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Great Lakes Basin
North America
Superior
Erie
Ontario
Michigan
Huron
Stabbing at Harper High Leaves Student Dead
In Chicago two alleged gang members entered a fourth floor Harper High geometry class and stabbed 17 year old Chester Dunbar to death. Eric Scruggs, 16, faces murder charges and a second 16 year old suspect is sought. Scruggs due in bond hearing today.
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David Dougherty
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