Law expands aid for violent crime victims in Illinois
Gov. George H. Ryan signed a bill increasing the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Fund. Eligible costs now include crime scene cleanup, lock and window replacement, lodging and relocation, clothing and bedding for evidence, with up to 2000 dollars per victim and emergency funeral expenses up to 1000 dollars. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Ronald Wait of Belvidere, takes effect January 1.
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Springfield
George H. Ryan
Ronald A. Wait
Belvidere
Swansea man found guilty in Belleville street fight
Raymond L. Bannister, 22, was convicted in St. Clair County Circuit Court of first degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery for the Feb 22, 1998 death of 15 year old Deandre Coleman and the wounding of his 24 year old brother Revere Coleman during a Belleville street confrontation.
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Belleville
Swansea
Raymond L. Bannister
St. Clair County
Deandre Coleman
Revere Coleman
Kolcraft recalls LiteSport strollers over collapse risk
Washington AP Kolcraft Enterprises is recalling about 115,000 LiteSport strollers that can suddenly collapse and injure babies. Strollers show LiteSport on the footrest and model 36122 on the back leg frame. manufacture dates span December 1997 to December 1999. Call 800 922-2130 for a free repair kit.
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Washington
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc
Chicago
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kolcraft
Lame duck Illinois governor still wields influence
George Ryan entered his lame duck term after announcing he would not seek reelection. Despite stepping back, he remains powerful with control over $12 billion Illinois First public works funds and major road and airport projects, while facing past bribery probes linked to his office.
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Chicago
George Ryan
Illinois
Ryan
Peter Giangreco
U.S
Rod Blagojevich
Statehouse
Ryan launches bid for Illinois governor nomination
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan announces his run for the Republican nomination for governor. Speaking outside his childhood home in Villa Park, he cites faith family and hard work as core values and vows details of his agenda next month. Ryan, 55, notes his cancer battle and the loss of a teenage daughter to a brain tumor as part of his resolve.
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Illinois
Ryan
Secretary of State
Villa Park
Jim Ryan
George Ryan
Republican Party
Inclusion
Hope
Opportunity
Governor signs child abuse laws in Illinois
Governor George H. Ryan signed two laws requiring verified reports of child abuse to be added to students permanent school records to alert school employees. The measures, tied to the death of eight year old Joseph Michael Duncan, go into effect next school year and were sponsored by state lawmakers from southern Illinois.
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Springfield
George H. Ryan
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Joseph Michael Duncan
Duncan
Lake of Egypt
Goreville
Joseph
Department of Children and Family Services
David S. Luechtefeld
Okanville
Mike Best
Murphysboro
James D
Jim” Fowler
Harrisburg
Larry J. Woolard
Carterville
Boeing to base half its corporate jets in Gary, Indiana
Boeing Co will base about half its corporate jet fleet at Gary Chicago Airport after Sept 1 for a 27 to 36 month trial. The move tests ground commute and air traffic patterns while Gary works to build a third major Chicago-area airport. The plan, supported by Gary Mayor Scott King and U S Sen Evan Bayh, includes Boeing paying fuel, landing fees and hangar rent.
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Gary, Ind
Boeing Co
Gary
Chicago
Scott King
John Dern
Boeing
U.S
Evan Bayh
D-Ind
Farmers rely on bees as crops wait for harvest
Farmers Bill and Cheri Miller tend pumpkin fields and hives as honeybees do most pollination work. Illinois beekeepers note wild bee declines from mite damage, with about 1,200 registered beekeepers in Illinois and over 60 crops dependent on bees for pollination.
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South Pekin
Bill
Cheri Miller
Carl Wenning
Illinois State Beekeepers Association
Illinois Department of Agriculture
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