Tobacco bond cap bill advances in Illinois Senate panel
Tim Crosby reports a bill to cap bonds for mega judgments at 25 million dollars moves from a Senate committee despite questions on constitutionality. Keith Teel, representing Philip Morris and other major defendants, argues current rules forcing 100 percent bond during appeals could bankrupt firms. He cites multibillion-dollar judgments in other states and a Southern Illinois suit as context.
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Injured workers bill rejected by state Senate committee
Springfield lawmakers rejected a measure to shield injured workers from medical bill disputes. Hospital officials, including Ken Smithmier of Decatur Memorial Hospital, warned the bill would strip hospitals of legal avenues to collect unpaid bills from workers, employers, or the state, leaving them to pursue employees.
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Illinois schools near bankruptcy spark first insolvency alert
Illinois faces its first school district insolvency as a suburban Chicago district nears unable to pay bills. About 20 districts could be unable to meet obligations in eight months, with 80 percent of districts spending more than they bring in. Causes include a $173 million cut in state funding, failed local referendums, and rising costs. A plan to back Hazel Crest with a $6 million loan via a new finance authority could enable tax increases to repay the loan.
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Illinois Senate backs fundamental justice review for death penalty
A bill would let Illinois Supreme Court hear death penalty cases for fundamental justice, potentially overturning verdicts without legal defects. The proposal moves from committee to full Senate amid debate over exonerations, DNA access, and defining mental retardation, with Gov. Ryan criticizing gaps and urging broader reforms.
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Psychologist testifies in Yoder recommitment hearing
Chester AP Twenty eight people and agencies must receive written warnings upon Yoder’s release from the state maximum security mental hospital, psychologist Reid Meloy testified. He said the warnings are required by law for patients who threaten others. Meloy, who reviewed Oklahoma City bombers Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, called the list of 28 threats the longest he has seen in 30 years. Yoder, 44, seeks release from Chester Mental Health Center where he has been held since 1991 after prison officials sought commitment following aggravated battery. He contends he is mentally sound and being persecuted for refusing medical treatment.
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Oklahoma City
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