Ex-fugitive sentenced 52 years for Vienna motel attack
Michael Ray Reeves, 46, of South Pittsburg Tennessee, received 18 years for aggravated kidnapping, 22 years for aggravated sexual assault, and six years for each criminal sexual assault count. Police said he abducted a motel clerk at the Ramada Inn Limited in Vienna on September 9, tied her in a stolen truck, and raped her before she escaped.
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Illinois State Fair Sees Attendance Dip and Revenue Fall
Springfield AP reports the Illinois State Fair attracted 1.13 million visitors, down from 1.16 million in 2000, with total receipts at 3.45 million dollars, 6.5 percent lower. Grandstand revenues dropped 15.4 percent from 2000 despite appearances by Alabama Bob Dylan and Chicago.
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Harold “Bud” Ford
Alabama
Bob Dylan
Chicago
Christina Aguilera
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Illinois tightens drunk defense and limits evidence storage
Gov. George H. Ryan signed laws to curb intoxication defenses and limit forensic evidence storage. The drunk defense burden shifts to the defense if intoxication is claimed, effective Jan 1. A separate law sets a seven year retention for sexual assault and homicide evidence, with permanent storage only for death penalty cases and a Jan 6 2006 grace period. The measures, backed by Rep. Thomas L. Johnson and Sen. Carl E. Hawkinson, respond to a Quad Cities case.
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George H. Ryan
Illinois
Ryan
Thomas L. Johnson
West Chicago
Carl E. Hawkinson
Galesburg
Court names possibilities for remap commission
The Illinois Supreme Court proposed two retired justices as potential tiebreakers for the nine member remap commission. Michael Bilandic and Ben Miller were named after the four Democrat four Republican panel failed to meet the August deadline, meaning one will be drawn by lot on September 5 to cast the deciding vote for the 2011 legislative map.
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Illinois Supreme Court
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Chicago
Michael A. Bilandic
Ben K. Miller
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Miller
Illinois House
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Board seeks tougher high school curriculum
The Illinois Board of Higher Education proposes a four year college prep plan for all high school students to boost college attendance. Fewer than half currently meet four years of English and three years each of science math and social studies. The State Board of Education backs the measure with cautious support.
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Southern Illinois Grants Total 115000 Statewide Funds
Springfield reports Southern Illinois received 115000 in state grants with 45000 for Brookport to buy a backhoe. Other allocations include 30000 for Rossclare Fire Department for a fire rescue truck, 12000 for Beck Area Career Center for tech gear, 10000 for Johnston City Public Library for computers and media, 10000 to Richview for city hall repairs, 5000 to Mound City Cemetery Preservation Commission for displays, and 3000 to Carrier Mills for a table and chairs for the community center.
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Rossclare Fire Department
Beck Area Career Center
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Johnston City
Carrier Mills
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