Illinois couple dies in Missouri crash on I 44
Angelita A. Rangel 43 of Cicero Illinois fell asleep at the wheel as their car drifted on Interstate 44 in southwest Missouri. After overcorrecting the vehicle overturned several times in a ditch and she died at the scene about 9 a.m. Her husband Rafael B. Rangel 48 died later at a Springfield hospital. A third occupant was hospitalized.
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Illinois parents face jail and fines under new law
Springfield AP reports a new Illinois law taking effect June 1 makes it a crime to leave a child under 6 unattended in a vehicle for more than 10 minutes. Punishment ranges from up to one year in jail or a 2500 fine, with a death resulting in a felony carrying 2 to 10 years and up to 25000 in fines.
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East St. Louis residents seek mayoral power shift
About 1000 residents signed a New Year’s Eve petition to abolish the city manager role in East St. Louis, aiming to return authority to the mayor. Supporters say the move would heighten accountability and responsiveness of city leadership.
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DNA tests drop murder charges in Chicago mother case
Chicago prosecutors drop murder charges against Dorethian Bell after DNA tests link semen and blood to another man. Bell spent 17 months in Cook County Jail despite a videotaped confession. Police and detectives dispute the decision, while the case echoes a prior exoneration of four men in a 1986 rape and murder.
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Software tracks sex offenders online to curb abuse
Don Spurlin, a Sangamon County probation officer, advocates using Cyber Sentinel to monitor offenders computers for prohibited sites and explicit language. The system alerts authorities by email when probation conditions may be violated, with four local offenders already enrolled and broad plans to expand use.
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Springfield
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Protecting Children By Blocking Known Offenders
Authorities push to shield minors by restricting actions of offenders known to law enforcement. The approach aims to prevent past offenders from accessing places or activities where children gather. Community groups support stronger monitoring and enforcement to reduce risk to youths.
Cyber Sentinel library flags child exploitation phrases online
Jude described Cyber Sentinel as a monitoring tool built with law enforcement input. It uses an offensive word library including phrases like Do your parents use this computer and Do you like older men. The system can be customized with a child's school, phone, and address.
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Jude
Cyber Sentinel
Preservationists fight to save Iowa twin I-74 suspension bridges
Preservationists in Moline and Bettendorf organize Save the Memorial Bridge Committee to influence plans widening I-74. Bi-State and CH2M Hill conduct a two year 3.2 million study on the corridor. If six lanes are built the suspension bridges cannot be kept in service, prompting a push to preserve the twin spans. Denial of final decisions leaves hope for preservation.
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Curt Roseman
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Wood struggles with campaign funds in Illinois governor bid
Lt. Gov Corinne Wood disclosed only 6789 dollars remained in her campaign at year end while she and husband Paul have spent 1.5 million of their own on the race. She plans a fund raising drive to catch up and trails rivals in the Republican primary after a post 9 11 fundraising surge of 1.7 million.
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