Trial begins for man accused of killing four in Belleville
Jury selection starts for Jason Smith charged with four counts of first degree murder in the October 5, 2005 Belleville apartment shootings that killed Nicole Willyard 19, her infant son, Mary Canvey 19, and Brandon Lovell 23. Prosecutors seek the death penalty.
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Judge to rule on Padilla case I think on Tuesday
U S District Judge Marcia Cooke said she will issue key rulings early next week on whether Jose Padilla and two co defendants can avoid life sentences for terrorism conspiracy and material support convictions. Prosecutors seek life without parole for Padilla Hassoun and Jayyousi while defense lawyers argue they had minor roles in a global plot.
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Marcia Cooke
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Blagojevich backs free rides for seniors to aid transit
Governor Blagojevich proposes free bus and rail rides for people 65 and older as part of a bailout to fund Chicago area transit. He says the plan could avert service cuts and higher fares but faces skeptical lawmakers and political backlash.
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