Illinois ties licenses to child support debts
Illinois plans to suspend or deny licenses for barbers guards massage therapists and other licensed workers who owe 1000 or more in child support. The measure targets applicants and relies on enforcement services to boost collections. The program with HFS and DFPR expanded receipts from 245000 in 2006 to 420000 in 2007, part of a record 1.22 billion in 2007.
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Rod Blagojevich
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UIC to close HIV AIDS patient dental clinic
University of Illinois at Chicago will close its Special Patient Care Clinic serving HIV and AIDS patients next year. Dean Bruce Graham cites a five year decline in state funding, leading to staff and teaching cuts at the South Side clinic run by the College of Dentistry since 1989. The federally funded clinic served about 1,700 patients last year.
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U of C’s College of Dentistry
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Mallgoers hunt last minute gifts amid Christmas rush
Haley Hunter, 10, of Herrin laments the rush while Linda Stevens, Marion store owner, lines up for gift cards. She plans ahead but still waits, preferring calm shopping. The scene shows families shopping with relatives, sharing relief and frustration at holiday demand.
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Sam Cox
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Linda Stevens
AIDS Christmas Project aids Southern Illinois families
Wally Paynter leads the Southern Illinois AIDS Christmas Project with support from Carbondale area groups and Covenant Community Church in Madisonville Kentucky. Fifty families receive $100 gift cards. remaining ten deliveries will be made by Paynter and his family. The effort, tied to the Tri-State AIDS Holiday Project, aims to educate the region about HIV and assist low income households, especially without insurance. For info call 382-2015 or email wally-paynter AOL com.
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Obama Promises Safer Toys and Tougher China Trade Rules
In a western Iowa swing, Barack Obama urged tighter regulation of Chinese made toys amid recalls for lead. He would require independent testing, ban lead based paint, and raise penalties on rule breakers while backing stricter trade and environmental standards. The candidate stressed urgent action to protect children and contrasted his stance with rivals Clinton and Edwards.
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Illinois Leads Soldier Help with Screening and Hotline
Illinois documents new screening for all returning National Guard troops and a 24 hour veterans stress hotline as states expand mental health support for returning soldiers. Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth notes funds totaling eight million dollars fund the programs while lawmakers seek broader federal action.
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