Illinois panel to discuss death penalty changes
The Senate Capital Litigation Subcommittee will meet Wednesday in Carbondale to review Gov. George Ryan’s proposals on capital punishment. The session at the Carbondale Civic Center will assess how abuse and low intelligence of murderers should influence sentencing. Richard Goldstein.
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Prison guard stabbed at Illinois Hillsboro facility
Prison guards locked detainees in cells at Graham Correctional Center in Springfield as investigators probe a stabbing of officer David Whitford, 35, at the Hillsboro prison. The puncture wound to his lower back marks the first guard stabbing in Illinois since December 1998.
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Democrats Defend District Help Pay Shift
Illinois lawmakers defend using state paid staffers switched to Democratic campaign payroll before the 2000 election. Investigations by the attorney general and U.S. attorney are underway into whether state funds funded political work in district offices amid broader party leadership scrutiny. Critics say the move funnels state money into campaigns while defenders say staff performed similar duties regardless of payroll.
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Illinois schools to offer better options under new federal standards
The State Board of Education said 232 underperforming Illinois public schools in 32 districts from Cairo to Rockford must advise parents by late summer whether students may transfer to better schools under the No Child Left Behind Act. Higher performing schools may not be required to accept transfers if capacity is limited.
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