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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2002
Page
3
Jawan Jackson 19 collapsed during sprints at NIU recreation center and died at Kishwaukee Community Hospital after a morning workout. The Robbins, Illinois resident was a freshman trying out for the NIU football team.
The Illinois Death Penalty Commission, created after Gov. Ryan’s moratorium, recommends numerous reforms and debated abolition. The panel endorsed fairer procedures while noting abolition is unlikely. The draft report urges not resuming executions unless reforms pass, with final findings due to the governor for study and possible action.
Lt Gov Corinne Wood has held near daily fundraisers since Dec 31 after reporting 26,602 in the bank. Campaign aides say she will raise enough to sustain her race and an advertising blitz that drained funds, noting most 2001 outlays went to ads and that rivals spent less.
Democratic and Republican candidates report varied year end finances. Rod Blagojevich carries a $3.7 million bank balance fueled by donations and party support, while Paul Vallas ends with $331,000 and Roland Burris with $911,162 including an $800,000 loan. Corinne Wood and Paul Wood loaned $1.2 million to their campaign. Republican Patrick OMalley shows about $1 million in the bank after $1.5 million spent.
Springfield AP A state panel rejected Joseph Hayes bid to teach again after DNA evidence tied him to a 1985 paternity of a girl then 14. The State Teacher Certification Board voted 12-3 to suspend his license, citing a long history of related actions and fairness concerns.
Former President Clinton campaigned for Rahm Emanuel in Chicago on Friday boosting his bid for Congress. They toured a child health center and announced a plan to expand coverage for uninsured adults through the Children’s Health Insurance Program, while Clinton praised Emanuel’s Chicago roots and toughness.
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