Hale convicted on solicited murder counts in judge case
Hale faced conviction for soliciting murder as prosecutors detailed his attempt to kill U S District Judge Joan Lefkow. Evidence tied to his hate group and its followers, with defense arguing targeting for beliefs and FBI mole claims. Sentencing ranges include up to 20 years for murder solicitation and up to 10 years on each obstruction count.
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Smith
Northwestern
Ricky Byrdsong
Hale
Thomas Anthony Durkin
FBI
Durkin
U.S
Patrick Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Joan Humphrey Lefkow
World Church of the Creator
Oregon
Lefkow
Ian Sigel
Midwest
Jewish Defense League
Inaccurate Winery and Quilt Show Details Spark Corrections
The Southern Illinoisan received reader tips noting errors in recent editions. A Vienna winery was misnamed Shawnee Winery, and a Franklin County Quilt Show timing was misstated as occurring on a different day.
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Jackson County
Vienna
Shawnee Winery
Franklin County Homemakers Association
Births in 1890s spotlight at Kline Creek Farm
At DuPage Forest Preserve farm in Winfield, Birthin Babies program displays infant artifacts and explains 1890s pregnancy and infancy. Volunteers note euphemisms for labor, high chair, maternity dress, christening gown, and dangers before antiseptics and antibiotics.
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Winfield
Carole Greene
Kline Creek Farm
Chicago
Greene
DuPage County Forest Preserve
Pat Walton
Illinois bill to seal records for ex convicts gains momentum
Supporters press for sealing certain criminal records to aid former prostitutes and minor drug offenders in finding jobs. The Illinois House judiciary committee approved the measure amid questions on scope and exceptions, with lawmakers split on how many crimes could be sealed and potential safeguards for sensitive roles. Opponents caution leaks to employers remain possible and urge careful limits.
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Springfield
Illinois
House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Chapin Rose
R-Mahomet
Caterpillar shows cautious pace after union talks fail
Peoria Illinois Caterpillar Inc and United Auto Workers negotiators continue planning their next move after about 8,000 workers at plants in Illinois Colorado Pennsylvania Tennessee voted down the six year contract the company called its final offer. Spokesmen said there is no timetable for assessment or resumption of talks as unions prepare further steps and management weighs options.
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Caterpillar
United Auto Workers
Peter Feuille
University of Illinois Institute For Labor and Industrial Relations
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