Bradley student recovering from meningitis in Peoria
A Bradley University junior Don Thomas from Streamwood, 23, is improving from a meningitis illness. Bradley medical director Dr. Christina Nulty says there are no signs the illness is spreading and he remains hospitalized at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center after initially being listed in critical condition. Antibiotics were given to students in close contact.
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Rosemont files lawsuit against former broker over nearly $1 million
Rosemont files a civil suit alleging fraud by a former insurance broker tied to liability and property coverage. The case stems from a federal probe into Acordia of Illinois. officials say Mayor Donald Stephens and other village leaders are not targets in the investigation.
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Retired chief to run civilian department while drawing pension
Richard Casler, 50, will keep his 106,274 dollar salary and receive his police pension after Tuesday board approval. The village board created two new police chief roles alongside the plan. Separately, Thomas Collins, 47, of Webster Groves, was charged with first degree murder in East St. Louis case linked to Solina Collins' death, deemed not connected to others by prosecutors.
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St. Louis County
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Shimkus urges Ryan to avoid privatizing prison food and housekeeping
U S Rep John Shimkus asks Gov George Ryan to halt privatizing food service and housekeeping at Illinois state prisons and mental health facilities The congressman warns cuts could hurt rural economies and job stability In his letter dated Tuesday he cites potential layoffs and reduced living wages while Ryan targets about 2 million in savings as part of a 485 million budget reduction Officials say lawmakers gave no budget-cutting authority to the governor and layoffs are not ruled out
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Lemak found guilty of murdering her three children
A DuPage County jury rejects Marilyn Lemak's insanity defense and convicts her of first degree murder in the killings of Thomas age 3 Emily age 6 and Nicholas age 7. Prosecutors say anger toward her estranged husband fueled the crime and seek the death penalty. Sentencing date pending.
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Marilyn Lemak
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Insanity defense failure in Lemak murder trial verdict
Marilyn Lemak, judged sane, was found guilty of fatally poisoning her three children in Naperville on March 4, 1999. Prosecutors portrayed a planned punishment against her husband amid divorce tensions. David Lemak, a daily trial attendee, expressed mixed relief and grief as he reflected on the loss and his former wife’s choices.
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Illinois residents show willingness to curb civil liberties
A Springfield University poll of 715 adults finds about 70 percent willing to sacrifice some civil liberties to fight terrorism while about 90 percent feel the government protects rights as it addresses security. The survey, conducted Oct 10 to Nov 5, notes a 3.7 point margin of error.
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Ryan signs security law in Illinois
Governor George H. Ryan signed a security bill allocating 17 million dollars to boost homeland security programs in Illinois. Funds include 7 million for emergency management and law enforcement overtime, 3.9 million for public health lab technicians and disease tracking, 2.5 million for pharmaceutical stockpiles, 2 million for disaster training, and 340 thousand for animal carcass disposal in livestock disease scenarios.
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