Death penalty sought after 1996 Illinois shooting spree
Prosecutors can seek the death penalty for Daniel Ramsey of Keokuk in the 1996 shooting rampage that killed two girls and injured three others. Ramsey was previously sentenced to die, but the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction on technical grounds and a second trial is pending. In federal matters, regulators assist the DOJ probe into potential violations tied to the Superior Bank failure. Quincy bridge project to close seven months for repairs with a $5.3 million contract awarded to Halverson Construction.
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Illinois lawmakers eye riverboat casinos for funds
Republican and Democratic Illinois legislators discuss boosting revenue via riverboat casinos. Proposals include publicly bidding licenses, higher taxes of 25 to 45 percent, a 30 percent sale fee, and auctioning revoked or denied licenses. Opponents warn higher taxes could drive operators away while backing ideas seek to close the budget gap.
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Ryan proposes universal preschool spending near 140 million
Gov. George Ryan proposed spending nearly 140 million dollars per year to provide universal access to preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. The plan envisions six pilot centers next year costing about five million, expanding to full funding by 2012 to serve about 200,000 children, despite a 750 million dollar budget deficit.
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Governor says candidates haven't proved themselves
Governor says none of the Republican contenders for his successor have proven themselves worthy. He singled out his hand picked lieutenant governor and urged voters to prefer experienced leaders over others. He did not plan to seek a second term after a scandal and falling popularity. Corinne Wood, Patrick O Malley, and Jim Ryan have all positioned themselves against the administration.
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Ryan says excess campaign funds result of bookkeeping error
George Ryan on Thursday described an extra $156,000 in his campaign fund as the product of long standing bookkeeping errors. The Chicago Tribune, citing unidentified sources, said a federal grand jury subpoenaed records of Ryan's campaign fund after a $156,000 adjustment was reported last summer.
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