Illinois hospitals face year of political fallout from budget crisis
Illinois hospitals confront deep funding shortfalls tied to a 500 million hole in the general fund. Gov. George Ryan cuts include 125 million from Medicaid payments, provoking ire from hospital executives and Democratic leaders. Critics warn restored funds barely offset losses, while experts say looming cuts threaten patient care and regional facilities.
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Oversight panel OKs East St. Louis budget
The state Financial Advisory Authority approved East St. Louis' balanced 2002 budget on Saturday, allowing routine spending such as printer cartridges, police car repairs, and utility payments. It also lifts paycheck withholding after April 1, with a quarterly report required from City Manager Harvey Henderson.
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Illinois link found in beating death in Tulsa
Man David Chey Atkinson, 30, charged with raping and beating a Tulsa woman and beating another to death, had a prior Illinois conviction for aggravated sexual assault. The Springfield case involved abducting and raping a woman after leaving a party.
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Evanston teen charged after hockey game check
A 13-year-old Evanston boy has been charged with battery for striking another 13-year-old opponent during a Bolingbrook hockey game. He checked the Alsip player late, was penalized, and then allegedly struck him again as the buzzer sounded. Witnesses and police noted the first hit occurred away from the puck.
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National High School Rodeo Finals Return to Illinois
The NHSRA voted 24 to 17 to bring the finals to Illinois in 2006 and 2007 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield over Fargo North Dakota. Officials praised Springfield’s venue while noting plans to improve facilities. The event draws more than 1,500 contestants annually for awards and scholarships.
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