Plea Entered in Peoria Murder Case for Wireman Killing
Two suspects Johnny Woods and Mark Parsons pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the Nov 2 killing of William Wireman. Each is jailed with $1 million bonds. Parsons to stand trial March 25 and Woods April 1. Wireman, 18, was found burned in an abandoned Peoria garage.
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William
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Johnny Woods
Mark Parsons
Michael Brandt
Parsons
Woods
Closure of Lincoln Developmental Center Could Displace Illinois Residents
Rita Burke of Makanda told lawmakers the closure of Lincoln Developmental Center would ripple statewide, risking displacement of residents from other facilities. Gov Ryan weighs the decision after the center faced federal funding withdrawal due to safety concerns following a resident death.
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Central Illinois
Rita Burke
Makanda
Illinois
Disabled Community Committee
George H. Ryan
Burke
Lincoln
Clyde L. Choate
Anna
Illinois Department of Human Services
Supreme Court review for HMO patient appeals
Debra Moran’s seven-year battle over rare wrist condition leads to the U S Supreme Court. The case tests rules for independent outside review of insurer medical decisions while still seeking coverage, amid clashes between patient advocates and insurers. Rush Prudential argues state laws granting outside review conflict with federal employee benefits statutes.
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Debra Moran
U.S. Supreme Court
Rush Prudential Inc
Six indicted in medical supplies operation
A Chicago AP report states six people were indicted on federal charges for a $4 million scheme to traffic stolen or fraudulently obtained skin staples and surgical sutures. Five defendants were former Sherwood Medical sales reps from St. Louis, moving goods to a medical supplies wholesaler who resold to wholesalers or hospitals at cut rates. The scheme yielded about $3 million in profits, with $382,500 found in cash in a company car trunk. Prosecutors said each defendant faces five counts of mail fraud and arraignment will occur later.
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Sherwood Medical Co
Robert Wayman
FBI
Bill eases tracking of terror funds in Illinois House
Illinois lawmakers approved SB 1104 by a 114 to 0 vote to allow banks and financial institutions to release customer information to law enforcement for tracking money used in terrorism. Representative Mulligan raised confidentiality concerns for innocent individuals, while sponsor Burke assured protections with a special need for national security. The bill advances to the Senate.
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Illinois
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Rosemary Mulligan
R-Des Plaines
Daniel J. Burke
Chicago
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