Study on Chicago prostitution draws social worker critique
A two year study led by Steven Levitt and Sudhir Venkatesh analyzes street level prostitution in Chicago neighborhoods Roseland Washington Park and Pullman. It reports police officer freebies pricing by race and seasonal demand while noting income and violence levels, drawing pushback from aid workers and advocates who call the methods insufficient to capture social context.
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Woman testifies about attempt to kill daughter in Peoria case
Karen McCarron testified in Tazewell County Circuit Court that she tried to suffocate her autistic daughter Katie with a pillow days before smothering her with a plastic bag. She described holding the bag for about two minutes until the child stopped struggling as prosecutors and doctors dispute her mental state.
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Weller's open seat could shift Illinois race dynamics
In Illinois 11th District a Republican retirement opens the field as scrutiny of Rep. Jerry Weller grows. Tim Baldermann Jimmy Lee and Terry Heenan compete in the GOP primary while Debbie Halvorson faces Jason Wallace in a two major party matchup.
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Herrin honors local leaders at annual banquet
James Storch, born in Brooklyn, received the Distinguished Service Award for service with the Herrin Library Board, Herrinfest Italiana co founder, and former Chamber president. Deborra Bracy urged fresh ideas to grow Herrin as Man Tra Con won Citizen of the Year for aiding displaced workers.
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