Hale trial opens as defense claims FBI agent provocateur
In Chicago, white supremacist Matthew Hale faces two solicitation counts and three obstruction charges. Defense says an FBI informant infiltrated his group to trap him into murder plots against U.S. District Judge Lefkow, while prosecutors cite Hale's stated hatred and desire to kill the judge, church leaders, and lawyers.
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Oregon
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Evola
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David M. Weisman
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Weisman
Starvation case prompts charges review for Michigan mother
In St Louis doctors treated 16 year old Paul Danny Benko who weighed 40 pounds and showed signs of severe dehydration and shock. Authorities consider charges against his mother Lora Benko as investigators in Michigan and Missouri look into the case. The boy was flown from Illinois to Cardinal Glennon for care while analysts note Medicaid limits and uncertain efficacy of controversial hyperbaric oxygen therapies.
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Danny” Benko
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
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Carterville
Governor orders price monitoring to curb gas gouging
Governor Rod Blagojevich announces an executive order to track retail and wholesale gasoline prices across Illinois to prevent price gouging. The plan directs the Department of Revenue to monitor prices and refer findings to Attorney General Lisa Madigan for potential lawsuits.
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Few Hispanics chosen for state jobs in Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich defends progress as Hispanics hold only 3 percent of rank and file posts while making up 12 percent of Illinois population. Sun Times analysis shows 14 new Hispanic hires last year amid 1,000 new state positions. Blagojevich cites shrinking overall workforce and appointments to high level roles as signs of movement.
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Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
The
Chicago
Sun-Times
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