Ryan Defends Use of Member Initiatives Funds in Illinois FIRST
Gov George Ryan argued that lawmakers’ near 1.5 billion dollar pool for member initiatives funds projects to support Illinois FIRST infrastructure. The money, set aside for lawmakers to spend with little scrutiny, faced scrutiny over grants to relatives, donors, and churches amid investigations into possible misspending.
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Ryan plan cuts 420 staff at Lincoln Developmental Center
Governor George H. Ryan unveils a radical restructuring cutting 420 jobs and moving many residents to new group homes. The plan adds four new 10 resident homes on campus costing 2.5 million and aims to reduce current operations while preserving care, with first moves scheduled for April and opposition from union leaders and resident families.
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Chicago woman pleads innocent in anthrax hoax case
Robin Lynette Butler from Chicago, 27, pleaded innocent to one count of mailing a threatening communication. A white powdery substance and note were sent to a Texas woman in a wave of anthrax hoaxes last year. Authorities stressed intent to terrorize, noting over 15,000 hoaxes nationwide since October.
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AAP endorses homosexual adoption in new policy
The American Academy of Pediatrics backs gay adoption and legal parental rights for same sex partners. The policy argues children benefit from two loving parents and calls on members to support measures protecting parental access, with data showing no adverse outcomes linked to gay parenting.
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