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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2003
Page
5
Governor Rod Blagojevich appeared for jury duty and said he would call it as he saw it if kept in the pool. He commented that President Bush clearly defined the Iraq threat in the State of the Union address as experts reported supporters and critics in Chicago.
The Illinois State Chamber and Illinois Casino Gaming Association urged rolling back July tax on gross receipts and limits on gaming positions to spur growth. A University of Illinois study estimates a $2.2 billion economic boost and 26,000 jobs if regulations are eased, while critics warn of gambling costs to families.
Former death row inmates in Illinois face life in prison after Governor George Ryan commuted 167 death sentences citing exonerations since 1977 and the state's execution rate. Douglas Oaks discusses life without parole, remorse, and the impact on Jerry Nelson's 1992 death. Montell Johnson, paralyzed by MS, also had his sentence reduced to 40 years amid ongoing debates over capital punishment.
Southern Illinois inmates on death row are identified with details of their convictions and the crimes. Paul Taylor born 1971 confined in Herrin confessed to killing Kathy Ann Woodhouse in 1992 at a Herrin dry cleaner after raping her and striking her with a mop wringer. James Westray born 195? Herrin sentenced for 1998 murder of Elizabeth Opatt as she opened Hurley’s Show Bar near Johnston City. Keith Cook of Herrin pled guilty to first degree murder in a deal with no death penalty sought. Julien Hicks born 1975 Springfield convicted for the 1997 Mount Vernon pawn shop death of Dale Wagner during a robbery. William T. Jones born 1955 Dix killed Margaret Dare and wounded her husband James during a 1982 home robbery. Thomas Odle born 1966 Mount Vernon murdered his entire family in November 1985. Sources include Illinois DOC and Attorney General files.
Janine Oxcensis testified in the racketeering case against Scott Fowell and the Citizens for Ryan committee. She described pay raises for employees who helped Ryan campaigns and an emergency New Year’s Eve hire for Roger Stanley to bypass testing.
A Wednesday House committee approved a bill allowing Gov. Blagojevich to delay the state budget address until the second Wednesday in April, delaying the deadline by about two months. Sponsor Rep. Hannig called it a response to a dire fiscal situation, noting the last delay was in 1992.
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