U S assessment team lands in Monrovia amid Liberia crisis
In Monrovia President Obasanjo remains in the capital as U N officials welcome Charles Taylor to resign. U N S G Kofi Annan calls the move a turning point toward peace while West African states offer 3000 troops and the U S could add 2000. Navy Captain Coldiron heads a 32 member team to assess security and humanitarian needs. Taylor insists on an international stabilization force before stepping down, leaving the exact composition unclear.
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Debate over sending troops to Liberia divides U.S. public
In Illinois, residents clash over potential U S military action in Liberia. Some trust the president and international partners, others oppose any troop deployment. The piece recalls past U S missions in Kosovo Bosnia Haiti Somalia Panama and Grenada and notes Liberia's turmoil under Charles Taylor.
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McCombs objects to exotic dancing talk at Pinckneyville meeting
McCombs pressed influence of adult entertainment on community reputation and crime rates while urging cooperative action. He emphasized Christian values and warned against political motives, advocating a shared effort to create a community YMCA or similar center for families.
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Cox charges dropped by judge in Union County case
Cox faced July 2002 felony eavesdropping and related counts tied to a May 2002 incident in which a public defender allegedly instructed a 16 year old to secretly record a conversation about false sexual assault allegations against a Union County man. Union County State's Attorney Bigler appointed special prosecutor Rands who led a December grand jury indictment. Cox plans civil action against the state's attorney's office.
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Ingersoll case unsettled after gun removed from car
Former Zeigler police chief Ingersoll was arrested after witnesses said a gun was removed from his car and handed to authorities. Charges on domestic battery and firearm possession were not filed Monday, with a final decision pending witness statements and FOID status. He was released on a $3000 bond. incident drew comments from Zeigler officials.
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Accuracy Hotline Notice on Illinois Education Budget
Friday report misstated the status of Illinois kindergarten through 12th grade education budget. Gov Blagojevich has not signed it yet and is slated for a signing ceremony today per spokesman Tom Schafer. Administration release Thursday had implied a signed package.
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Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Tom Schafer
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