Death row inmates sue Illinois prison over conditions
The ACLU files a class action in U S District Court claiming death row living conditions at Menard Cor rectional Center violate constitutional rights. Named defendants include Michael Lane and Warden James Greer. The suit seeks an injunction and wider authority for Dr Lambert King to monitor and reform conditions.
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Illinois
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Pontiac Trial Tests Witness on Prison Conditions
Circuit Judge Benjamin K. Miller weighs whether Jeannette Musengo director of the Illinois Prison and Jail Project can testify about conditions at Pontiac Correctional Center after the 1978 riot. Prosecution argues relevance, defense calls it hearsay as trial of 10 inmates proceeds.
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Corn planting in Illinois hinging on rain this week
Illinois farmers expect a first major corn planting push this week if rainfall holds. Despite recent heavy rains in parts of the state, soil moisture remains below normal in places, with 5 percent of the crop planted so far versus a 13 percent average. Rainfall totals last week ranged from a third of an inch to over 12 inches, and conditions improve as showers ease drought.
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Illinois
Darrell Cruthis
DeWitt County
Illinois Crop Reporting Service
David Fischer
Bond County
Fischer
Albert Pilch
Grundy County
Thompson launches Illinois coal promotion program
Governor James R. Thompson announced a comprehensive plan to promote Illinois high-sulfur coal. Lt. Gov. David C. O’Neal will chair the Illinois Council on Coal Development to expand markets and lure synthetic fuel projects, while a new Energy Review Board will speed licensing and permits. Nine agency heads will join the coal council and eight officials will sit on the review board. Legislation supporting additional coal promotion projects is pending in the General Assembly.
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Illinois Council On Coal Development
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