Car theft study highlights national crime link
Auto theft outpacing recovery and fueling crime nationwide with a million vehicles stolen yearly and a 14 percent clearance rate. Illinois ranks sixth, with Cook Will DuPage Kane Lake and McHenry counties accounting for 88 percent of statewide thefts. NATB IAATs conference speakers warn of thefts financing narcotics and broad crime, urging integrated law enforcement response.
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Illinois
Cook
Will
DuPage
Kane
Lake
McHenry
National Automobile Theft Bureau
NATB
Palos Hills
Midwest
International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Iaats
Oak Lawn
Paul Gilliland
Gilliland
Illinois bills push to create child recovery task force J-SEARCH
Executive committees in both Illinois chambers unanimously back a bill to form regional Illinois State Enforcement Agencies to Recover Children, or J-SEARCH, expanding age reach to 21 and eliminating the 24 to 72 hour waiting period. The measure, authored by Sam Amirante, would require prompt reporting to LEADS and broader data sharing, with IDLE funding support and undercover work against runaway cases.
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Pete Reynolds
Illinois
Illinois Department of Law Enforcement
IDLE
I-Search
Senate
Sam Amirante
Park Ridge
Amirante
Ately
Law Enforcement Agencys
LEADS
Metropolitan Enforcement Group
MEG
Philip J. Rock
Oak Park
House
Michael Madigan
Chicago
George Langmeister
Mokena
Guilty verdict in a Hazel Crest murder case
Theaster Shelton of Hazel Crest was found guilty of murder and armed violence in the January 15, 1983, shooting death of Thomas C. Haseman in the Highlands area. Trial in Sixth district Cook county Circuit court, Markham, was without a jury. Shelton faces sentencing after the judge revoked his $50,000 bond.
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Herman Haase
Miller
Cook County
Townsend
Orland Park
John T. Einoder
Einoder
James Andrews
Theaster Shelton
Hazel Crest
Thomas C. Haseman
Homewood
Dwight McKay
Haseman and Shelton
Thomas Haseman
Markham
Shelton
Haseman
Borhood
Laurel Lane
Highlands
James A. Johnson
Baron
John Haseman
Matthew Walsh
Walsh
Michael Boyle
McKay
Tax amnesty estimate cites $624 million in unpaid taxes
Illinois Department of Revenue officials say uncollected taxes total about 624 million dollars, accumulated over 16 years. The Retailer's Occupation tax and business income tax account for about 476.7 million, with individual income tax portion noted.
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Illinois Department of Revenue
Revenue Department
Illinois Attorney General's Office
Internal Revenue Service
Revenue Committee
Rock
Judy Erwin
Massachusetts
Education reforms aim to ease teacher workload and extend school day
The board discussed teacher workload relief such as volunteer support, extended day programs, and a summer plan for special needs students. A career ladder and salary raises to attract top talent were proposed, with scholarships and incentives noted as helpful but not solely sufficient.
Officials review village crime report and records division
A village official notes crime reporting affects perceived crime levels and urges caution in credit or blame. The 24 page crime report discusses active prevention programs and explains reported versus actual crime. The Sixth District Circuit court rates the village records division as among the best in the south suburbs.
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Sixth District Circuit Court
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Munster
Ind
Indiana
Will County
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Gacy
Adam
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Florida
Protect the Children, Inc
Locust Drive
Rosemary
William Yarborough
Huth School
Mary Maloney
Erwin
Matteson Currency Exchange
Towncenter
Loehmann’s
Ubility
Norman
Rockwell
Collector’s Center
Price
Norman Rockwell Museum
Grove
Dolton
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