Illinois Supreme Court revives death cases and opens DNA testing
The Illinois Supreme Court sends two death penalty cases back for retrial and DNA testing. Edward Tenney may be retried after prosecutors failed to block a confession claim. Milton Johnson seeks DNA on evidence in a 1983 I-55 case involving a survivor and her boyfriend. A separate ruling strikes down part of the 15 20 Life law as overly harsh. In Springfield a bill to ease access to shooting ranges for nonresidents clears the House committee.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Edward Tenney
Aurora
Circuit Court
Tenney
Milton Johnson
Emden
Johnson
Springfield
George Ryan
Ryan
Illinois Supreme Court rules against grandparent visitation law
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a single parent has full authority to raise children and courts may not intervene in grandparent visitation disputes unless a child’s health or safety is at risk. Justice Fitzgerald wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Garman advocated preserving some form of the law. AARP expressed disappointment, supporting visitation rights when in the child’s best interests.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
AARP
Rochelle Bobroff
Rumsfeld Visits Scott AFB on Afghanistan and bin Laden Outlook
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met with about 300 workers at Scott Air Force Base and discussed the hunt for Osama bin Laden, U.S. actions beyond Afghanistan, and the Kandahar live-fire incident that killed four Canadian soldiers. He cautioned on immediate committals, emphasized ongoing pressure, and noted the military’s capacity to dual-task while avoiding specifics.
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U.S
bin Laden
Defense
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Riverboat casino taxes debated after revenue rise
A state report shows Illinois riverboat casinos earned about 1.8 billion in 2001, up 7.6 percent. Lawmakers push for a 10 percent graduated tax increase to 25 45 percent, arguing firms pay less than their fair share despite casino chiefs warning higher taxes threaten jobs and investment.
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Harrah
Metropolis
Vince Demuzio
D-Carlinville
Demuzio
Bill Renk
Rock Island
Gary Thompson
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc
Las Vegas
Thompson
Denny Jacobs
Deast Moline
Jacobs
Amish Legislation Moves To License Buggies
In Springfield the Amish seek by HB 3363 to license horse drawn buggies with a $50 annual fee to fund road repaving. State Sen. Noland and Rep. Curry note this helps identify injured riders and addresses road damage from horseshoes and spikes. The measure won final Senate approval Thursday.
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Yesteryear
Duane Noland
Bourbon Township
Julie A. Curry
D-Mount Zion
Noland
Senate
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