Tax deal would shift state and local share of surcharge
Illlinois state and health care providers debated a deal to fund a 1.5 billion Medicaid program. Proposals would shift surcharges, with 75 percent to the state and 25 percent to cities in 1994, then 100 percent to the state in 1995 and 1996, while local shares change. Measures include cigarette tax hikes and a new tobacco tax to offset granny tax reductions. Critics warned of bootlegging and hospital cuts if reforms failed.
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Illinois
Cook County HIV prevention rap and poster contest
The Cook County Department of Public Health sponsors an HIV prevention rap and poster contest for suburban youth aged 14 to 21. First prize posters and raps will be used countywide as public service messages. Judging is local in late July with a final on August 21. prizes awarded to all entrants. For rules and entry forms call 445 2520. disability accommodations 445 2400. TDD 445 2406.
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Cook County
State seminar to aid candidates and committees
Will County Clerk Jan Gould reports the State Board of Elections will host a campaign disclosure seminar to assist candidates for the November election and political committee associates. Experts will explain how to complete reporting forms and answer questions at 10 a.m. Saturday in the James R. Thompson Center Chicago with free admission and no advance registration required.
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Will
Jan Gould
State Board of Elections
State Board
James R. Thompson Center
State of Illinois
W. Randolph St
Chicago
LaSalle Street
Man Arrested in Stabbing Case Involving Lawn Care
John A. Marten, 23, of 341 Neola Street, was arrested and charged on June 23 in a case linked to the stabbing of a 67 year old woman whose yard he previously mowed. Police said the incident involved his use of the property and occurred at the scene.
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John A. Marten
Neola St
Evelyn Pegues
Indianwood Boulevard
Marten
Pegues
Andrade
Alan Lynn
Woman Found Guilty of Murder in Chicago Heights
Cheryl Miller, 24, of 295 E. 16th St., was found guilty of second degree murder in the August death of 16 year old Glenda Allen. The jury delivered the verdict in Cook County Circuit Court. Miller faces sentencing July 26 at the 6th District in Markham.
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Chicago Heights
Cheryl Miller
E. 16Th St
Glenda Allen
Miller
Cook County 6Th District Circuit Court
Markham
Steger
Robert Krop
Cook County
6Th District Circuit Court
Choir director pleads guilty to sex charge in church incident
A 24-year-old Hazel Crest choir director admitted sexually abusing a 13-year-old choir boy during a December weekend retreat at a Chicago church. Charles Nichols of 2145 W. 171st St. received 30 months intensive probation and psychiatric treatment after pleading guilty to the lesser abuse charge.
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Hazel Crest
Chicago
Charles Nichols
W. 171St St
Cook County Criminal Court
Fred G. Suria Jr
Nichols
St. Mark Church of God In Christ
S. Avalon Ave
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