High court blocks Lincoln Developmental Center transfers
The Illinois Supreme Court ordered a halt on moving more residents from Lincoln Developmental Center until it decides whether to hear a challenge to the planned closure. Gov. George Ryan aimed to close the center after repeated safety concerns and three deaths since 1998. The board’s ruling, due next month, will determine the center’s continued need amid 484 staff and 169 residents.
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Ryan blasts Blagojevich at Marion stop over voting absences
Republican Jim Ryan accuses Democrat Rod Blagojevich of missing 50 percent of U S House roll calls from March to July. Ryan cites trust and ethics as key, while Blagojevich defends his 96 to 98 percent lifetime voting record and attacks Ryan over past Illinois scandal and tobacco settlement funding.
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Springfield approves 4.6 billion plan for Southern Illinois projects
Gov George Ryan signs a 4.6 billion construction program including 4.7 million for Du Quoin State Fairgrounds upgrades such as Hayes House renovations and roof repairs. The package funds dam rehabilitation at Lake Kinkaid, SIU medicine center, wildlife area roofing, watershed stabilization, drainage system upgrades, state prison facilities, SIU Carbondale work, bank exterior, mental health center courtyard, armory doors, and Dixon Springs and other park roofing projects.
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Judge tied to bench pay scheme jailed for 27 months
Former Illinois judge George J.W. Smith received a 27 month prison sentence after pleading guilty to illegal bank withdrawals tax fraud and theft from his sister in law The judge told reporters he used funds for home repairs and faced scathing remarks from U S District Judge Charles R Norgle Sr who noted extensive obstruction and demanded an accounting for weapons kept at Smiths home while FBI scrutiny of the Illinois Supreme Court continues
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