Illinois reports 35 new West Nile cases and one death
Public Health Director Dr. John Lumpkin says 35 new West Nile virus cases were found in Illinois, including a 91 year old Macon County woman who died. The death brings statewide fatalities to 53 for 2002, with CDC data raising total Illinois infections to 813 and nationwide cases over 3,900.
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New General Assembly Sworn In Faces Budget Woes
Springfield lawmakers sworn in as the 93rd General Assembly with a looming $3 billion deficit. Governor-elect Blagojevich vows no general tax increase. Democrats and Republicans foresee budget troubles shaping the session and possible rifts within the majority as leadership changes take effect.
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Governor Ryan Says Ready to Leave Office in Illinois
Gov George Ryan announces he will leave office Monday handing control to Democrat Rod Blagojevich amid a shifting political scene. He cites rougher politics and low approval as a four year federal probe into past license bribery convictions lingers.
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Jury selection begins in license-for-bribes case in Chicago
Federal Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer started jury selection for theRacketeering trial of Scott Fawell, former top aide to Gov George Ryan, amid questions for dozens of jurors. The case ties to the Ryan campaign committee and alleged use of state resources to aid candidates since 1994 in a wider Operation Safe Road probe.
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