Robbery Suspect Leads 28 Mile Chase Ended by Crash
A 46-year-old Salem man suspected of robbing a Somers adult video store led deputies on a 28 mile chase into Illinois, rammed a Libertyville squad car, and then was captured. He fired shots, forced workers and a customer to the floor, and threw a Molotov cocktail at the building. Illinois authorities joined the pursuit after crossing into the state.
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Salem
Hinds
Kenosha County
Libertyville
Ryan won't resign amid GOP pressure over indictments
Governor George Ryan declared he will not resign despite Republican calls to step down over federal corruption indictments involving advisers and fund handling. He argued he will finish his term while opponents, including Jim Ryan, press on with the race.
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Ryan
Springfield
George Ryan
GOP
Illinois
Jim Ryan
Smokers Show Interest Rise After Tax Increase
Springfield reports a surge in quitline calls from about 100 to 140–150 daily as Illinois raises cigarette tax by 40 cents to 98 cents per pack. Officials cite cost awareness and billboards as triggers while noting Connecticut and Indiana show similar effects and Illinois trims anti smoking funding.
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Springfield
American Lung Association of Illinois
Association
Kathy Drea
Drea
Illinois
Connecticut
Margaret LaCroix
American Lung Association of
Indiana
Karla Sneegas
Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Agency
State Public Health Department
Republicans select interim Illinois GOP chairman
Illinois Republicans, hit by corruption probes that felled Gov. George Ryan, named Dallas ngemunson interim party chairman after three top figures declined the post. Saviano said the party remains in disarray as prosecutors widen the investigation and a Democrat-drawn map tightens the race for all legislative seats.
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Jim Edgar
Edgar
Jim Ryan
William Smithburg
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
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Illinois Education Association
OAK Brook
George Ryan
Dallas Ngemunson
Angelo
Saviano
House Gop
Lee
U.S
Ray LaHood
Quaker Oats
Illinois farmers may gain per acre aid under new farm bill
Researchers at the University of Illinois estimate federal assistance for Illinois farmers could rise by 12 to 16 dollars per acre under the 2002 Farm Bill under typical price scenarios. Counter cyclical payments drive the increases, but higher prices could reduce or eliminate some payments. Farmers selling grain during low prices risk losing the difference if long term averages rise.
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Champaign
Illinois
University of Illinois
Dale Lattz
Lattz
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